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Old Overholt 114 Proof Rye Whiskey
114 proof 4 years Rye Jim Beam (Beam Suntory) Frankfort, KY $35 Undisclosed
Nose

Baking spice, traditional Kentucky rye character, minty waft, caramel, nutmeg, Christmas fruitcake, sweet aromatics

Palate

Buttery, sweet over the tongue, light spice, walnut shell, paper shell pecan dryness, creamy initial roll with drying effect as it moves across the palate, oak and leather, minty notes, moderate oak influence

Finish

Medium finish with drying effect, some bitterness, lingering spice and nuttiness

Pleasant
A solid, high-proof Kentucky rye with impressive balance—creamy and sweet up front with a drying mid-palate that doesn't overwhelm, offering good value and versatility for cocktails or sipping neat.
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Tasted on Episode 244 Old Overholt 114 Proof Rye Whiskey