Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland vs Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of ScotlandOvereem Port Matured (Cask Strength)
DistilleryMortlachOvereem
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAustralia
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62%60%
Age23 yrNAS
Price£241.52£259.1
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

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

Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland is better value at £242 vs £259.

For beginners: Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +More affordable (£241.52 vs £259.1)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62%) — 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 £241.52)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland 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 Fruit

Only Mortlach 1994 (bottled 2017) (cask 17039) - Malts of Scotland

Old WoodChocolateToasted

Only Overeem Port Matured (Cask Strength)

Cooked FruitLeatheryTobacco

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