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Old Overholt Blend (10, 11 & 12 Year Equal Parts)
115.3 proof Mixed (10, 11, 12 years) Rye Beam Suntory Clermont, KY
Nose

Ethanol-forward character with notes from all three expressions blended together. Dark cherry from the 10-year and warehouse oak floorboards present, though less distinctive than the individual bottlings.

Palate

Sweetness subdued compared to individual expressions, with the darker cherry profile of the 10-year dominating. Dark cherry plays a significant role, and the overall flavor is distributed across the palate rather than concentrated. Nuttiness evident throughout.

Finish

Long finish, though the sweetness takes a back seat to darker fruit and spice notes. Lacks the singular character focus of the individual bottlings.

Enjoyable
A well-integrated blend that showcases the influence of all three ages, though the combination subdues the distinctive character of each individual expression rather than creating something greater than the sum of its parts.
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Tasted on Episode 487 Overholt Overload: Tasting the 10, 11, and 12-Year Cask Strength Ryes