Jura

A strait separates Islay from Jura, which is the least populated of the Hebrides islands. With less than 300 residents, the island is famous for the red stag and the Paps of Jura, three distinctive breast-shaped mountains peaks. “Jura” derives from a Scandinavian word meaning “deer”. The stag stands as a symbol for the island, with a deer population of more than 5000. Isle of Jura is the only distillery on the island, and produces a fruity, buttery whisky with very delicate maritime notes. Jura evokes several myths and legends, and the story goes that Jura whisky has the property to extend life, as a man is said to have lived up to his 180! Peace haven for writers, George Orwell came to gather inspiration and wrote his world-famous novel 1984.