Overeem Distillery – Casks Unleashed
A different side of Tasmanian whisky.
Explore the unexpected at Whisky Abbey with an interactive tasting experience that pushes the boundaries of cask finishing. Join Richard Mathews, Head of Whisky at Overeem, to taste, compare and talk through what happens when Tasmanian single malt meets some distinctly unconventional casks.
You’ll also be among the first to taste unreleased Overeem whiskies, including the one-off Leatherwood Honey Cask Finish – a chance to experience these experiments before their wider release.
At the heart of the experience are:
- Leatherwood Honey Cask Finish
- Maple Syrup Cask Finish
- Stout Cask Finish
- Cold Smoked Cask Finish
Richard will share the thinking behind each experiment, exploring how unconventional casks influence aroma, mouthfeel and flavour, and inviting questions and discussion as you work through the tasting together.
How much influence is enough? When does a finishing cask bring a whisky into balance, and when does it take over? You’ll consider these questions with the person responsible for making those decisions.
Part tasting, part conversation and a chance to challenge your expectations, this Whisky Abbey Experience takes you inside Overeem’s experiments – where unusual casks open the door to unexpected flavours.
You must have an Abbey ticket for the day of the Event to attend.