Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) vs Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Overeem
★ 5.00
£259
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caledonian
★ 5.00
£254
| Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) | Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Overeem | Caledonian |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 60% | 50.2% |
| Age | NAS | 31 yr |
| Price | £259.1 | £253.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £254 vs £259.
For beginners: Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£259.1 vs £253.95)
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£253.95 vs £259.1)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
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 Caledonian?
Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Only Caledonian 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 18504) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)