Old Overholt 11 Year Cask Strength Rye
107.4 proof
11 years
Rye
Old Overholt (Jim Beam)
$100
Nose
Lighter and cleaner than the 10-year, with lighter cherry notes and gentle nuttiness. Still carries oak and warehouse character but more subdued.
Palate
Candy-sweet with prominent maple syrup, brown sugar, and crystal-sugar notes. Lush and velvety mouthfeel with a balanced, softer character. More nuttiness apparent.
Finish
Shorter and sweeter than the 10-year, leaving behind lingering sweetness on the palate.
Overall Score
3.8 / 5
A candy-sweet, balanced rye with lush mouthfeel that edges into dessert territory, though the finish doesn't linger as powerfully as the 10-year.
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