This special presentation set captures a pivotal moment in Tasmanian whisky history: a tiny, 170-bottle first Bourbon cask release from Overeem (cask OHD-055), issued just a month before the Lark–Overeem merger. A select number were dressed as gift sets with two matching Glencairn glasses and a certificate of authenticity hand-signed by founder Casey Overeem. Bottle No. 001 famously fetched $2,500 at silent auction, underscoring the significance and desirability of this release.

Overeem Distillery

Founded by Casey Overeem in Hobart, Tasmania, Overeem (formerly Old Hobart Distillery) became renowned for small-batch maturation and meticulous cask selection, helping put modern Tasmanian single malt on the map. The house style favors balance, clarity of oak influence, and elegant richness across ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry cask programs.

Why Add Overeem Bourbon Cask First Release (OHD-055) to Your Collection?

As Overeem’s inaugural Bourbon cask bottling—issued immediately before a landmark merger—this set carries exceptional provenance. The minuscule 170-bottle outturn, the scarce presentation with twin Glencairns, and the signed certificate create a package that’s both historically important and highly collectible, with proven demand reflected in early auction results.