Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single vs Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & SingleOvereem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
DistilleryImperialOvereem
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.2%60%
Age24 yrNAS
Price£192.78£259.1
Rating4.33/55.00/5

Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value22/100

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single is better value at £193 vs £259.

For beginners: Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£192.78 vs £259.1)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.3 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 £192.78)

Who should buy Imperial?

Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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 Imperial 24 Year Old 1995 - Single & Single

Old WoodMalt ExtractVanillaHoneyToasted

Only Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitLeatheryTobacco

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