Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) vs Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Overeem
★ 5.00
£259
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
William Grant
★ 4.33
£299
| Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) | Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Overeem | William Grant |
| Region | — | Other Scotch |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 60% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £259.1 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.33/5 |
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) is better value at £259 vs £299.
For beginners: Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£259.1 vs £299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £259.1)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Hazelwood?
Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Only Hazelwood Centennial Reserve 20 Year Old