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 Gems
Burnside
★ 4.00
£85
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Jack Daniel's
★ 5.00
£70
| Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Burnside | Jack Daniel's |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Blended Malt | Tennessee |
| ABV | 50.3% | 64.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | NAS |
| Price | £84.95 | £69.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
Burnside 24 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)
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
Only Jack Daniel's Single Barrel - Barrel Strength (64.5%)