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Old Overholt

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Old Overholt is a historic American rye whiskey brand founded in West Overton, Pennsylvania. Today the brand is part of the Beam Suntory portfolio (James B. Beam Distilling Co.) and offers expressions such as Old Overholt 4 Year (86 proof), Bottled-in-Bond and Cask Strength releases, as well as variants referencing the Monongahela mash.
whisky rye whiskey American rye bottled-in-bond rye
Producer range

Producer range Old Overholt

Spirit categories

whisky rye whiskey American rye bottled-in-bond rye

Representative products

Old Overholt Straight Rye 4 Year (86 proof) Old Overholt Bottled-in-Bond (Bonded Rye) Old Overholt Cask Strength (limited editions) A. Overholt Monongahela Mash Straight Rye Whisky Old Overholt Straight Rye 100cl

Raw materials

rye malted barley corn

Casks and ageing vessels

new charred oak barrels (new charred oak)
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Produced today under the brand and management of James B. Beam Distilling Co.; some modern expressions are made in Kentucky while referencing historic Pennsylvania recipes. Specific operational details (stills, distillation parameters) are not publicly disclosed in the official sources consulted.

Ageing

Typical straight rye aging in new charred oak barrels, with standard expressions declared at a minimum of 4 years for the core bottling; operational aging details are not always specified for every expression.

Producer history Old Overholt

The brand dates back to the early 19th century: production began with Abraham Overholt in the West Overton area (Pennsylvania) and commercial records exist from 1810. The label has remained linked to the history of American rye, surviving Prohibition and multiple corporate transfers. In recent years the brand was acquired by its current owner (James B. Beam Distilling Co. / Beam Suntory) and production is now managed within the group, with relaunches of new expressions and recovery of historic recipes such as the Monongahela mash.

Production philosophy

To valorize the historical heritage of American rye while maintaining product continuity and at the same time offering expressions that recall its origins (Monongahela mash) as well as contemporary releases suitable for everyday drinking and specialist tasting.

Territory

USA (origin: West Overton, Pennsylvania; current production: Kentucky, USA)

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