Suntory Global Spirits has expanded its American whiskey portfolio with the launch of Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength 12 Year Old Rye. The new limited-edition expression was distilled in spring 2013 and aged in Clermont, Kentucky, carrying a suggested retail price of $109.99.
The whiskey is a Kentucky-style rye. It was matured for 12 years across four distinct warehouses, a process the brand noted was to ensure consistency and mellowing over time.
Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength 12 Year Old is presented unfiltered and at cask strength.
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READ THE STORYIts ABV will vary by release, ranging from 53% to 65%.
Old Overholt is one of the oldest continuously maintained whiskey brands in the United States, with a history dating back to 1810. The brand is part of the portfolio at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Kentucky.
This new premium release joins a growing trend of heritage American whiskey brands offering older and higher-proof expressions to meet consumer and collector demand. Parent company Suntory Global Spirits has invested heavily in the premiumization of its American whiskey stable.
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According to official notes from the brand, the whiskey has a golden tawny color.
The aroma offers “bold, vanilla & baking spice underpinned with hints of tobacco.”
On the palate, it delivers notes of “allspice, sweet vanilla and caramel, charred oak.”
The finish is described as “pleasant, full-bodied with lingering notes of black pepper.”
Old Overholt Extra Aged Cask Strength 12 Year Old Rye is available now for an SRP of $109.99 for a 750ml bottle.
