Raw materials
rye
malted barley
corn
Brand
Old Overholt
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Old Overholt.
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
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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