Old Overholt has released its Extra Aged Cask Strength 11-Year-Old 2026 Edition, an unfiltered, cask-strength American rye. The whiskey was distilled and barreled in spring 2014 and laid down in three warehouses in Clermont, Kentucky.
The release marks the fourth annual edition of the Extra Aged Cask Strength line, and forms part of a wider refocus on the Overholt brand in recent years.
That renewed attention has been evident through the launch of A. Overholt and the Extra Aged Cask Strength brand extension.
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The new expression is bottled at 125.6 proof and carries a suggested retail price of $109.99 for a 750ml bottle.
According to the brand, the expression “delivers a distinct and rich liquid, full of balanced rye spice flavor complimented by notes of vanilla, caramel, and charred oak complexity.”
The rye was aged across three distinct warehouses in Clermont “to ensure incredible consistency and gentle flavor mellowing over time.” It is released once a year in small quantities.
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READ THE STORYThe brand described the release as offering “a high-value vintage style liquid designed and blended from select warehouses and highly curated barrels.”
On the nose, the brand notes an aroma that is “bold, vanilla and baking spice underpinned with hints of tobacco.” The palate carries “allspice, sweet vanilla and caramel, charred oak,” with a finish described as “pleasant, full bodied with lingering notes of black pepper.”
Old Overholt is one of the oldest continuously maintained whiskey brands in the United States, with roots dating back to 1810. It is now owned by Suntory Global Spirits.
Rye whiskey has seen renewed interest among American consumers in recent years, driving a number of premium and limited-edition releases from major producers.
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