Tastes

If you want to start with good RYES and you can find this, get it. I think it is both unique enough to be different, but pure and traditional enough to be a TRUE RYE. It really hits the nail square.

Hot 100, but with water or ice it calms down and becomes a smokey, chocolate front, and a spicey hot finish that isnt overwhelming and leaves smokey notes.

I bought this for Manhattan's, my go to cocktail. I tried it over ice first, and it was definitely a WHEAT bourbon. It wasn't as sweet as I heard at first, but quite complex and for $21 (MI) very good. Mixed into a Manhattan this is a solid wheat-bourbon that makes for a unique, but good taste at $21. If you find it, buy it and learn a different taste profile.

I love the taste. I know some people think this is overrated, but I love it. It fits my flavor profile, and I think it blends well for either a Manhattan or Old Fashioned. For the price, and for the taste, I feel like it is worth having for "nice drinks." Will always have a bottle in stock.

I had never actually had Overholt and bought a bottle assuming all the rave reviews would leave me with a solid choice. I wasn't disappointed but I wasn't blown away feeling as if II got some super great deal. It has a unique flavor, and is definitely a RYE, but I bought it thinking it would make a GREAT manhattan and it didn't. The taste was almost too unique to make it feel like it could be an everyday cocktail base.