Isle of Jura Distillery Co — Attraction in Scotland

A visit to Jura Distillery is more than just a whisky experience — it’s a journey to one of Scotland’s most remote and enchanting islands. With only one road, one pub, and one distillery, Jura offers a sense of isolation and wild beauty that makes the whisky all the more special.

The distillery sits right in the heart of Craighouse, the island’s only village, with sweeping views over Small Isles Bay. It’s a picture-perfect setting, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming from the moment you arrive.

There’s a strong sense of community here, and you can feel how deeply connected the whisky is to the landscape and the people.

As for the whisky — Jura’s style is approachable yet distinctive. The core range, including the Journey, 10 Year Old, and Seven Wood, offers smooth, subtly peated drams with hints of fruit, spice, and coastal character. They strike a great balance — accessible for newcomers, but still complex enough for seasoned whisky lovers. Their distillery exclusives are also worth trying, often with unique cask finishes that reflect Jura’s experimental side.

The visitor centre is well-stocked, and the adjoining café and shop make it easy to relax and take in the island’s charm.

Jura Distillery is more than a whisky stop — it’s an experience wrapped in island magic. Quiet, authentic, and memorable. Highly recommended for anyone who loves good whisky with a strong...

On our previous visit the distillery manager was in desperate need of an attitude adjustment but thankfully we didn't run into him this time around and someone new from Jura is at the helm. Instead we had a tour with Mirren who was lovely and welcoming, giving us a thorough tour and being honest when asked a question that she couldn't answer.

Truly bizarre thing here is that they take away everyone's mobile phones and lock them in a box, as though we're children. This doesn't happen at any other distillery in Scotland for so-called "health and safety reasons" so safe to assume it's more evidence of the previous distillery manager's attitude problem and hopefully Mr. Muir will appreciate that the absurdity of this policy and reverse course.

The distillery isn't licensed at the moment but the former cooperage is being set up as a tasting bar so that visitors can sample a greater range of bottlings.

Despite a few shortcomings Jura remains a unique distillery in a unique location, but it's advisable to book ahead and lower your expectations if this is the only reason you're...

We visited Jura Distillery as part of a 40th birthday trip to the island and it didn’t disappoint! Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience really engaging. It was fantastic to see the full whisky-making process up close and learn more about the history of Jura whisky.

The tasting at the end was a real highlight and we really appreciated the option to take samples away, which was perfect for one of us who wasn’t drinking on the day. The complimentary Jura glass was a lovely touch too!

We spent a good while in the shop afterwards, picking up bottles for ourselves as well as gifts for family and friends.

A brilliant experience all round, thank you to everyone at Jura Distillery. Highly recommend a visit if you’re...