Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey 1L
Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey is an 86-proof (43% ABV), 4-year age-stated straight rye whiskey in a 1-liter bottle, distilled by the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. America's oldest continually maintained rye brand — founded in 1810 in West Overton, Pennsylvania — it is non-chill filtered and built in the softer Kentucky rye style. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 1L
- Age: 4 years (age-stated); non-chill filtered
- Origin: Distilled in Clermont, Kentucky, by James B. Beam Distilling Co.; brand of A. Overholt & Co. (Suntory Global Spirits)
- Production: Straight rye whiskey; mash bill undisclosed; Kentucky-style profile
Two Centuries of Rye
Overholt has been pouring since 1810 — through Prohibition, through rye's long eclipse, through its modern revival. The current bottle is a different animal than the dusty-shelf legend: the age statement was raised from three years to four, the proof sits at a bartender-friendly 86, and it's been non-chill filtered since 2020. What hasn't changed is the brief: a softer, rye whiskey in the Kentucky style, priced for the well and the home bar alike, in a full liter that keeps the Manhattans coming.
Tasting Notes
Classic rye spice — black pepper, cinnamon and a flicker of mint — over vanilla, caramel and light oak. The palate is smooth and balanced rather than fiery, with the four years of oak lending roundness; the finish is clean and gently spicy.
How to Enjoy
This is a cocktail rye first and foremost: the classic Manhattan, an Old Fashioned, or a Sazerac. Neat or on the rocks it drinks soft and easy; the liter format is built for the home bar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Old Overholt, and is it age-stated?
Yes — the current expression carries a 4-year age statement (raised from 3 years), and it has been non-chill filtered since 2020.
What is Old Overholt's mash bill?
The distillery has never published it. It drinks in the softer Kentucky rye style — don't confuse it with the separate high-rye A. Overholt Monongahela Mash.
What changed about Old Overholt in recent years?
The age statement went from 3 to 4 years, it became non-chill filtered in 2020, and the brand's packaging and positioning were refreshed — the 1810 heritage stayed.
Where can I buy Old Overholt 1L online?
This 1-liter bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — it ships from San Diego, CA.
The oldest name in American rye, by the liter — order Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey 1L online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.