Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017) vs Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
Caol Ila
★ 4.20
£199
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Overeem
★ 5.00
£259
| Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017) | Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Overeem |
| Region | Islay | — |
| Country | Scotland | Australia |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.8% | 60% |
| Age | 18 yr | NAS |
| Price | £199 | £259.1 |
| Rating | 4.20/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Quick verdict
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017) is better value at £199 vs £259.
For beginners: Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£199 vs £259.1)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.2 vs 5.0)
Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£259.1 vs £199)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017) 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 Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
Only Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)