Why Is Burnside Unique?
A combination of Balvenie and Glenfiddich in non-declared amounts, Burnside isn’t an uncommon thing to find, a few independent bottlers have released some in the last few years – but it is still one of the rarer things to find in the whisky world than you would think.
Glenfiddich offers up these bright, lemony, bright notes. Balvenie is more famous for heavy honey and vanilla, contrasted by the odd bit of spice and pepper. To combine the two and then finish it in a sherry cask has opened up a whole new world to Speyside whisky fans, sherry fans, and unique whisky fans – this thing has an appeal all over the board for what is a very reasonable price tag.
Is This Good Value For Money?
Incredible value for money. One of the best absolutes I’ve been able to say for ages. Anything that is approaching nearly thirty years old, cask strength, limited release, and better value than most of its competitors is just an amazing find for drinkers like yourself. Plaudits really need to be given to the folks at Halcyon Spirits for releasing this at a very available price point. This is cheaper and more impressive than any bottle of Macallan 18. It beats every Glenfarclas of prominent age on the market in terms of value for money, and it obliterates a lot of the official bottles of the liquids that are in it by quite a country mile. If you’re in the market for big flavor, look no further.
Final Thoughts On The Burnside 27?
This thing is a breath of fresh air in every single way. If you’re not a drinker who verges from single malts and is a little unsure about the word blended – this is just two single malt whiskies, from two different distilleries put together. This isn’t a blend in the classic or legal sense, there is no grain whisky in this liquid. This liquid is a delight and if you are a flavor chaser, rather than a name chaser, check this bottle out and then tell us how much you loved it.
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