Lochside 19 Year Old 1991 (cask 6553) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Lochside 19 Year Old 1991 (cask 6553) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
DistilleryLochsideOvereem
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%60%
Age19 yrNAS
Price£399£259.1
Rating5.00/5

Lochside 19 Year Old 1991 (cask 6553) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Lochside 19 Year Old 1991 (cask 6553) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength) is better value at £259 vs £399.

For beginners: Lochside 19 Year Old 1991 (cask 6553) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Lochside 19 Year Old 1991 (cask 6553) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£399 vs £259.1)
  • 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 affordable (£259.1 vs £399)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water

Who should buy Lochside?

Lochside 19 Year Old 1991 (cask 6553) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Lochside 19 Year Old 1991 (cask 6553) - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

ToastedMalt ExtractOilyOld Wood

Only Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitLeatheryTobacco

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