Old Overholt 4 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 1L
Old Overholt 4 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey is a 43% ABV (86 proof) Kentucky straight rye, aged four years and bottled in the generous 1L format. Produced by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, it's the benchmark value rye — bold, peppery, and built for cocktails: a rye spice backbone with notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak from four years in new charred oak. Available in the full liter bottle to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 1L
- Age: aged 4 years in new charred oak barrels
- Origin: James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky
- Style: straight rye whiskey — bold and peppery, cocktail-ready
The Benchmark Value Rye, in a Full Liter
Old Overholt has been around since 1810, and the 4-year expression is the one bartenders reach for: enough age to show vanilla and oak, enough rye character to stand up in a Manhattan or Sazerac. The 1L bottle makes it the workhorse format — 33% more whiskey for the home bar or the cocktail enthusiast. Browse Overholt or explore rye whiskey.
Tasting Notes
Nose: rye spice, vanilla, and light caramel. Palate: bold and peppery with rye grain character, vanilla, and oak. Finish: dry and spicy with a clean snap.
How to Enjoy
The classic rye cocktail base — Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Sazerac, or Whiskey Sour. Also pours neat for rye purists who like their spice forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Overholt a straight rye whiskey? Yes — it's a Kentucky straight rye aged 4 years in new charred oak.
What's the proof of Old Overholt 4 Year? 86 proof (43% ABV).
Stock the home bar with the full liter — order Old Overholt 4 Year 1L online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.