Like Cochrane, Logan arrived on the island as a newcomer, and started out as a mashman and still operator 25 years ago following a stint in the Royal Navy, and worked his way though the ranks to become the distillery’s newest steward.
Named after the numerous private estates on the island. 1894 - Gateshead, 1973) Vic Akers, allenatore di calcio e ex calciatore inglese ( Londra, n. 1958) William Aitken, allenatore di calcio scozzese ( Peterhead, n. 1973) Roy Aitken, allenatore di calcio e ex calciatore scozzese ( Irvine, n. He became Jura’s manager 11 years ago when his mentor, Willie Tait, stepped down to become the brand’s global ambassador. A wonderful single malt whisky the Isle of Jura 21 year old private estate is a deep mahogany colour. Gareth Ainsworth, allenatore di calcio e ex calciatore inglese ( Blackburn, n. According to manager Willie Cochrane, even some casks from 1963 were used.
Online Drinks Retailer of the Year Free UK Mainland standard delivery on orders over £100. Isle of Jura 21 Year Old 200th Anniversary is rated 84/100 by 5 reviewers on. This rich whisky has notes of ginger, cassis, peach, pear and coffee. Price: £330. I’ll sleep well at night knowing the distillery is in capable hands, with someone who loves Jura just as much as I do.”Ĭochrane first arrived on Jura in 1977 intending to stay for just one year, but made the island and its distillery his home for the past 39 years. One For The Road is a tribute from Isle of Jura to retiring distillery manager Willie Cochrane. “Graham and I have worked together for years and I know he’s the right man for the job. This was produced exclusively as a small batch to dismiss Willie Cochrane, the manager of the distillery after 39. Both managers will lead a joint tasting during the event to be held at the Whyte & MacKay-owned distillery.Īccording to a Whyte & Mackay spokeswoman, Cochrane is vacationing off the island this week and was unavailable for an interview. In a statement, Cochrane praised the company’s decision to promote Logan when he made the decision to retire. A single malt 22 Casks finished in Pinot Noir. in 2016 as One For The Road in tribute to Willie Cochranes retirement. The announcement came as Jura prepares for next week’s two-day Jura “Tastival” held in conjunction with the Islay Festival of Malt and Music on the neighboring island of Islay. This 22 Isle of Jura single malt Scotch whisky was produced at the Isle of Jura.
Jura distillery manager Willie Cochrane officially stepped down Monday, handing the manager’s reins over to longtime colleague Graham Logan.
– On the eve of the year’s biggest week for Scotland’s Isle of Jura, the veteran manager of the island’s only whisky distillery has announced his retirement.