Burnside 1989 (Fruitful Spirits / Archives / Dram-Addicts)

No shortage of Burnside these days, the blended malt built around Balvenie. We're trying recent bottlings from Fruitful Spirits, Dram-Addicts and Whiskybase. enviaBle 36 yo 1989 (48,7%, Fruitful Spirits 2026, bourbon + Oloroso + PX cask, 96 btl.) Nose: richer than most other Burnsides. That means more brown sugar, vanilla and leather, along with dried apricots, quinces and plenty of raisins. Then…