Old Overholt 114 Proof
114 Proof
4 Years
Straight Rye
Jim Beam
$35
Nose
Classic Kentucky rye with baking spices, mint, caramel, and nutmeg. Jim notes Christmas fruitcake aromatics with a sweet, caramely minty waft.
Palate
Super buttery and creamy mouthfeel that belies its 114-proof strength, with walnut shell dryness, pecan notes, and just the right amount of oak influence. Sweet and spicy with a little bitterness and drying effect like a red wine.
Finish
Medium length with a pleasant drying effect and oak/leather notes. Jim compares it to bold red wines with a little bit of punch on the back end.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A solid, well-balanced high-proof rye that surprises with its creamy mouthfeel and offers excellent value at $35 for cocktails or neat sipping.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection