Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12014) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12014) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
DistilleryClynelishOvereem
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.6%60%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£245.28£259.1
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12014) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12014) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12014) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £245 vs £259.

For beginners: Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12014) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12014) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£245.28 vs £259.1)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — 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 £245.28)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12014) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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

Both taste of

LeatherySherriedTobacco

Only Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 12014) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Old Wood

Only Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

Cooked FruitDried Fruit

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