Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Bunnahabhain
£203
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Overeem
★ 5.00
£259
| Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Overeem |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Australia |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 60% |
| Age | 22 yr | NAS |
| Price | £202.55 | £259.1 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Quick verdict
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £203 vs £259.
For beginners: Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£202.55 vs £259.1)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £202.55)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 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.
Tasting notes
Only Bunnahabhain 22 Year Old 2001 (cask 805) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)