Old Overholt Straight Rye
Rye Whiskey · Beam Suntory · Clermont, KY
Old Overholt Straight Rye is a rye whiskey from Beam Suntory in Clermont, KY. It is bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV) and carries a 4-year age statement. Suggested retail is about $25.
Tasting notes
America's longest-standing rye whiskey brand, dating to 1810. A 4-year, 86-proof Kentucky rye (51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malt) — upgraded in 2020 from 80 to 86 proof and made non-chill filtered. The quintessential cocktail rye for Manhattans and Sazeracs.
How it compares
- At $25, it is priced 62% below the median rye whiskey in the catalog ($65).
- At 86 proof it runs 14 proof points lower than the typical rye whiskey here (100 proof).
- It ranks #196 of 204 rated bottles overall, and #21 of 23 from Beam Suntory.