| Rating | 91 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 43% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $18.00 Value Pick |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2020-10-06 |
Old Overholt Straight Rye Review
Old Overholt is a historic rye whiskey brand that seasoned drinkers will be more than familiar with. Some recent production changes (six additional proof points and non-chill filtered) have transformed this much-loved whiskey into an absolute must buy. There's decent complexity to the nose, starting with banana and dried coconut notes, and followed by toasted oak. Spicy rye leads the well-balanced palate and the body feels weighty for the ABV content. You can absolutely sip on this, but hold the ice.
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