Old Overholt Cask Strength 10 Year

Old Overholt Cask Strength 10 Year Rye

Old Overholt Cask Strength 10 Year is a serious step up from the brand’s everyday rye lineup, combining a double-digit age statement with a bold 121 proof presentation. It’s a rich, full-bodied rye that showcases just how much depth Old Overholt can deliver when given extra time in the barrel and bottled without dialing back the strength.

The nose leads with peanut brittle, caramel, honey, seasoned oak, and spiced red fruit, while the palate brings a heavier combination of brown sugar, browned butter, cinnamon, allspice, and stewed apple. There’s plenty of classic rye spice underneath, but the age adds layers of sweetness and oak that give the whiskey a much broader profile than a younger, more traditional rye.

The finish is long and assertive, with dry oak, baking spice, white pepper, cinnamon, and dark chocolate lingering after the sip. At 121 proof, this is unquestionably a high-impact whiskey, but the combination of mature oak, sweetness, and spice keeps it from becoming one-dimensional.

For enthusiasts who enjoy older, cask-strength rye whiskey, Old Overholt 10 Year offers a great combination of proof, age, and distinctive Beam character. It’s a particularly strong choice for drinkers who like their rye bold, spice-forward, and packed with mature barrel influence.

Age: 10 Years
Proof: 121
ABV: 60.5%
Style: Straight Rye Whiskey
Release: Cask Strength Limited Edition
Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Location: Clermont, Kentucky

Fulfilled from California