Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 2831) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 2831) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
DistilleryFettercairnOvereem
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.5%60%
Age29 yrNAS
Price£245.5£259.1
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 2831) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 2831) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 2831) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £246 vs £259.

For beginners: Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 2831) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 2831) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£245.5 vs £259.1)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.5%) — 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 £245.5)

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 2831) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Fettercairn 30 Year Old 1995 (cask 2831) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old Wood

Only Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

Cooked Fruit

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