Dram Review: Overeem Sherry Cask Matured OHD-090

[43.0%・NAS・Bottled in 2017・Official Bottling・Cask No. OHD-090・Single Cask Release of 181 Bottles] Nose: Stewed fruits and anise with an earthy gun powder undertone.  The intensity of the “Sherry” influence is otherwise subdued.  In time it turns quite herbal, with some clay and oak notes sipping out in a tame manner. Palate & Finish: The palate is…

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Dram Review: Overeem Red Wine Cask Matured OHD-100

[43.0%・5 Years Old・Bottled in 2017・Official Bottling・Cask No. OHD-0100・Single Cask Release of 147 Bottles] Nose: Dark berries and stewed fruits drenched in chocolate sauce, the oak draws out the typical creaminess one would expect to find in a red wine cask.  The wee malt influence includes a hint of burnt toast, with some cured lemons and…

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Dram Review: Overeem Port Cask Matured OHD-115

[43.0%・NAS・Bottled in 2017・Official Bottling・Cask No. OHD-115・Single Cask Release of 169 Bottles] Nose: Hazy strawberry and raspberry fragrances laying path for a lemony and floral affair.  The spirit is slightly yeasty but in time it unfolds into something quite buttery with a likeable cereal base. Palate & Finish: An agreeable front palate of light strawberries being…

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Whisky Review: Overeem Sherry Cask Matured Cask Strength OHD-003

Style: Fruity and Spicy Nose: Hazelnut lightly dipped into chocolate with dried raisins. Lemon meringue pie, melted butter and there is some gentle honey waxiness going on. Great freshness from the spice, clean peppermint notes and a few drops of eucalyptus oil which makes it very bright and refreshing. Palate: Light but delightfully round delivery…

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Dram Review: Overeem Cask Strength Port Cask Matured OHD-092

[60%・NAS・Original Bottling] The nose is intoxicating with a wave of musky fragrance. Chocolate with a faint toasted peanut butter note. The dark port influence interacts well with the oak to give the dram some weight. Not an overly complex nose at first but things are as they should be. The aromas grow even thicker in…

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