Whisky Old Overholt Straight Rye 100cl
Format: 100 cl
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| Old Overholt | |
| Whisky | |
| Spicy, cereals, vanilla | |
| Rye, water, yeast | |
| 100 cl | |
| 40.0% | |
| American oak barrels | |
| Minimum 2 years | |
| Continuous distillation or pot still | |
| 2 | |
| Cold filtration | |
| Light amber | |
| Neat, with ice or cocktail |
The Old Overholt Straight Rye Whisky is a historic distillate, with roots dating back to 1810, making it one of the oldest rye whiskies in the United States. Packaged in a 100cl bottle, this whisky boasts a robust character and an intriguing complexity that reflects its long heritage.
On the nose, the Old Overholt Straight Rye offers distinctive spicy notes typical of rye, accompanied by hints of vanilla and warm wood. On the palate, its structure is balanced and surprisingly smooth with a lively taste that reflects notes of black pepper, cinnamon, and a touch of honey, finishing with a lingering aftertaste in which a slight hint of smoke can be detected.
This whisky is ideal for being enjoyed neat or as a refined base for classic cocktails like the Manhattan or the Old Fashioned, where it can fully express its richness and complexity. A distillate that cannot be missing in a connoisseur's collection, representing a magnificent exploration of American quality and tradition in the production of rye whisky.
Old Overholt
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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.