"Extremely unget-at-able" was how George Orwell described the location of the Isle of Jura in 1946, and it was here in 1948 he completed his novel Nineteen-Eighty-four: the island remains difficult to reach today. Most travelers to Jura go by Caledonian MacBrayne car ferry from Kennacraig on the Kintyre Peninsula to Islay, and then cross to Jura from Port Askaig on Islay by the MV Eilean Dhiura, a small vehicle ferry which is run by ASP Ships on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council. Islay can also be reached by air: Islay Airport is served by daily flights from Glasgow. From March to October there is also a passenger ferry from Tayvallich on the west coast of Scotland. Brand ambassadors Willie Tait is one of two brand ambassadors. He began working at the distillery in 1975, and worked as a tunroom man, mash, stillman under manager, distillery manager and master distiller, before taking the role of brand ambassador. In 2011 he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from Malt Advocate magazine. Willie Cochrane, the other brand ambassador, started at the Jura distillery as a mash & still operator in 1976. Soon after, he was promoted to the dual roles of brewer and engineer. After thirty years, he became the distillery manager. Awards Gold Quality Award from the international quality institute Monde Selection, 2006. Jura Prophecy: Gold (Best in Class), International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2010 Jura Diurachs' 16YO: Gold (Best in Class), International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2010 Jura Superstition: Double Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2009 Jura Origin 10YO: Silver, International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2010 See also Scotch whisky List of distilleries in Scotland List of whisky brands References External links Jura Official Website Distilleries in Scotland Scottish brands Scottish malt whisky Jura, Scotland 1810 establishments in Scotland 1810 introductions British companies established in 1810 Companies based in Argyll and Bute Food and drink companies established in 1810