Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems vs Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten GemsJack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
DistilleryBurnsideJack Daniel's
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlended MaltTennessee
ABV50.3%64.5%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£84.95£69.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value47/100

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

Smoke62/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner30/100
Value71/100

Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is better value at £70 vs £85.

For beginners: Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.95 vs £69.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£69.95 vs £84.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (64.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Burnside?

Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Jack?

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Only Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems

SherriedHoneyOld WoodDried FruitNutty

Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)

ToastedVanillaTobaccoOilyCoal-gas

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