Old Overholt Bonded Straight Rye Whiskey

Old Overholt Bonded Straight Rye Whiskey shines in classic whiskey cocktails, particularly those with a spicy or herbal profile, but it's equally enjoyable sipped neat or with a splash of water to open up its flavors. This versatile rye is a year-round sipper that pairs wonderfully with rich, savory dishes like barbecue or aged cheeses, though it's especially comforting on crisp autumn evenings when its warm spice notes complement the season perfectly.

Nose: Spicy rye grain, fresh cracked black pepper, and a hint of clove. Subtle undertones of caramel and vanilla. Faint notes of oak and dried fruit.

Palate: Bold rye spice upfront, followed by brown sugar and cinnamon. Mid-palate reveals flavors of toasted nuts, dark chocolate, and a touch of orange peel. Robust and warming, with a medium-full body.

Finish: Long and dry, with lingering rye spiciness. Hints of leather and tobacco emerge. Ends with a pleasant warmth and subtle oak tannins.

Old Overholt Bonded Straight Rye Whiskey is crafted using a mash bill of at least 51% rye grain, along with corn and malted barley, then aged for at least four years in new, charred oak barrels. As a bonded whiskey, it's bottled at 100 proof and produced in a single distillation season under U.S. government supervision, ensuring a consistent, high-quality product that rye enthusiasts have come to appreciate.

• Old Overholt is America's oldest continually maintained whiskey brand, dating back to 1810. Remarkably, it survived Prohibition by obtaining a medicinal whiskey license, allowing it to be sold in pharmacies as a "cure" for various ailments.
• The whiskey's namesake, Abraham Overholt, was the great-great-grandfather of Henry Clay Frick, the infamous industrialist who partnered with Andrew Carnegie. Frick inherited the distillery and used its profits to fund his early business ventures in the coke and steel industries.
• During the Whiskey Rebellion of 1791-1794, the Overholt family supported the rebels against George Washington's federal troops. Despite this early defiance, Old Overholt later became a favorite of President Ulysses S. Grant and was served in the White House during his administration.