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Whiskey Review: Old Overholt Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey (2020 Edition)

We review Old Overholt Bottled-In-Bond Straight Rye Whiskey (2020 Edition), a 100 proof variant of the old standby Overholt Rye Whiskey from Beam-Suntory.

OVERALL RATING

5
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Tasting Notes

About:

50% ABV (100 proof). Aged 4 years. $25/750ml. Mash bill unknown, but at least 51% rye.
Appearance:
In the low light of a fall day the whiskey has the appearance of brown butter.
Nose:
There’s a burn here, almost medicinal at first smell, but after a bit of opening up I caught clove, cardamom, and cocoa.
Palate:
When I say fiery, I mean it. This is not what I’d consider a slow sipper. I got the pithiness of the white of a lemon, and a spice that hits the back of the throat and lingers. There isn’t much subtlety in this rye.
Finish:
Comments:
I like to imagine Old Overholt passed around a circle of miners back in the day. There’s a nostalgia that is folded into the brand. I think there is a good reason it has remained a staple in the whiskey world, and this Bottled-In-Bond Rye will appeal to traditionalists, but I’m afraid it isn’t for me.rnrn

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jerry Jenae Sampson

Jerry Sampson, a freelance writer, editor, and screenwriter, finds her creative work consistently enhanced by her passion for whiskey and craft cocktails. She relishes the opportunity to spend crisp fall days venturing to the renowned distilleries around Portland, gaining deeper insights into the intricate processes behind her beloved spirits.

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