Burnside 14 Year Old - 2011 | Port Cask 900019 | Woodrow's of Edinburgh
A companion release to cask #900018, this Burnside 14 Year Old forms the second half of Woodrow’s of Edinburgh’s Port Cask Comparison Project, a duo of teaspooned Balvenie single malts matured under identical conditions, save for the style of Port cask used. After an initial decade in traditional oak, the whisky was re-racked for three years of secondary maturation in a 1st fill Tawny Port hogshead, then bottled at 52.0% vol. The result offers deeper, nuttier tones, dried fruit, toffee, and gentle oak warmth, contrasted beautifully with the fresher fruit character of its Ruby-finished sister cask.
Just 300 bottles were filled, non-chill filtered and natural in colour. Together, these two casks invite a rare side-by-side tasting of Port’s influence on Speyside’s understated elegance.
Tasting Notes
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Nose
Sweet and light, with caramel, white chocolate, and fresh strawberries.
Palate
Light and velvety, with toffee, apples, and a strawberry tart, layered with crème brûlée, toasted almonds, and a subtle marzipan with a gentle zestiness.
Finish
Medium length, with gentle white pepper and lingering gentle red fruits and cream.