Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 11377) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) vs Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 11377) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
DistilleryClynelishOvereem
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%60%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£250£259.1
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 11377) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 11377) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

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 1996 (cask 11377) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is better value at £250 vs £259.

For beginners: Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 11377) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 11377) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£250 vs £259.1)

Cons

  • 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 £250)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 11377) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory) 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.

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 Clynelish 21 Year Old 1996 (cask 11377) - Un-Chillfiltered Collection (Signatory)

OilyHoneyMalt ExtractVanillaOld Wood

Only Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitLeatheryTobacco

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