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83Very Good

Old Overholt Straight Rye America Celebrates 250 4 Years

Rye Old Overholt
  • Distiller

    James B. Beam Distilling Co.

  • Bottler

    A. Overholt & Co.

  • ABV

    43%

  • Age

    4 Years

  • Price $1 to $29.99

Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey America 250 Edition is a limited-edition patriotic release of the brand's standard 4-year straight rye, issued to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026. Produced at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, and bottled by A. Overholt & Co., it is made from a mash bill containing at least 51% rye, aged four years in new charred oak barrels, and bottled non-chill filtered at 86 proof (43% ABV). The 750 mL release typically retails for around $20.

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 85
  • Drinkhacker
  • By Christopher Null
  • It’s as harmless as can be on the nose, and much the same on the palate, slathering the tongue with peanut butter and a hint of baked apple before gently sliding into spicier DMs — more cinnamon is prominent, with some cardamom, a bit of barrel char, and some sesame notes.
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  • Raided Score: 81
  • The Daily Pour
  • By David Morrow
  • A decent young rye. It’s nothing special, but you’re buying it for the bottle more than the whiskey — and the bottle is fun!
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Grain-forward nose. Cereal grains, Raisin Bran, cinnamon.

  • Taste:

    Thin to moderate mouthfeel. Punch of spice — mostly cinnamon and nutmeg with just a touch of dill — plus brown sugar and tapioca.

  • Finish:

    Quick but pleasant finish of gingerbread and cinnamon.

  • Overall:

    A decent young rye. It’s nothing special, but you’re buying it for the bottle more than the whiskey — and the bottle is fun!

  • Score:

    81

  • By David Morrow
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources