Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) vs Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland

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

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryOvereemMortlach
RegionSpeyside
CountryAustraliaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60%62%
AgeNAS23 yr
Price£259.1£241.52
Rating5.00/5

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value19/100

Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £242 vs £259.

For beginners: Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£259.1 vs £241.52)

Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +More affordable (£241.52 vs £259.1)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Overeem?

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) 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 Mortlach?

Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland 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

Both taste of

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

Cooked FruitLeatheryTobacco

Only Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland

Old WoodChocolateToasted

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