Old Overholt Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey NV 1.0L

Soft gold in color, this rye bears aromas of light spices and pepper mixed with a slight fruitiness. The body is big and full, and the palate shows a great balance of delicate rye qualities — spring flowers and light spices — playing off some deep, dark fruits. The finish is crisp and clean, with a burst of sweetness.

A veteran rye whiskey brand that flaunts the floral quality of younger ryes with its summer flowers, bright citrus, and lemon oil notes. A well-polished palate, with warm porridge, and grain notes that smack of peanut butter on warm toast. Nice character and balance, if a touch anemic at this proof.

The first sniffings detect notes of black pepper and oak resin; aeration adds stone-dry scents to minerals, slate, and sage. The palate entry is lean, semisweet, intensely grainy, and satisfying; at midpalate the whiskey lies well on the tongue, sweet, grainy, medium plump, and spicy. A very solid rye whiskey that deserves a larger audience.