Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey (114 Proof)

I needed to cut this with some water or a few ice cubes. I usually drink neat, but with ice there’s a bit of sweetness that takes the bitter out.

Can smell the vanilla

On the nose, this seems closer to a bourbon than a rye. Very light sweet flavoring and a bit of ethanol. It’s the weakest part of the offering. Taste: for the proof this one doesn’t bite. Again, more bourbon like than rye it does reminds me of OGD 114 which stands to reason. Some sweetness with not a lot rye on the taste which makes me wonder if the MB just tips in at around 51% rye. Finish is medium and warming. It is a tad dry and has a bit of spice here. If you like OGD114 I think you’d enjoy this, however OGD114 is the better of the two.

Nose- tons of spice. Cinnamon, big red gum, nutmeg and hay. Hot hot hot Taste- herbal and peppery. Wet grass, fig. On the spicy side yet too hot and unbalanced Finish- best part of the pour. Nice mouthfeel with a decent finish. Black licorice and more pepper/spice It’s OO turned up to 114 proof but this one is too hot, unbalanced and messy. Probably going to make some killer cocktails though

A very solid rye whiskey.