A landmark Tasmanian bottling, this inaugural Bourbon cask release from Overeem was a tiny, 170-bottle edition issued just a month before the Lark/Overeem merger. Bottled at 43% ABV and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity hand-signed by founder Casey Overeem, it cemented its significance early—Bottle No. 001 realised $2,500 at silent auction—marking the moment Overeem’s ex-Bourbon style formally joined Tasmanian whisky lore.

Overeem Distillery

Founded by Casey Overeem in Hobart (as Old Hobart Distillery), Overeem helped define modern Tasmanian single malt with small-batch production, careful cask selection, and a polished house style across ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry maturations. The brand’s early success and subsequent merger with Lark placed it at the heart of Tasmania’s contemporary whisky rise.

Why Add Overeem Bourbon Cask Matured (First Release) to Your Collection?

Provenance, scarcity, and timing. As Overeem’s first Bourbon cask bottling—released immediately prior to a pivotal merger—this edition offers exceptional historical importance. The microscopic 170-bottle outturn, the founder-signed certificate, and demonstrable collector demand make it a compelling, long-term anchor piece for any serious Australian whisky collection.