Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey 12 Year (750ml)

Product Description

Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey 12 Year 750ml is a historic, age-stated rye that represents one of America’s oldest continuously produced whiskey brands at its most refined. Curated by blackbook for its legacy, maturity, and balance, this 12-year expression elevates Old Overholt’s classic rye profile into a polished, sipping-focused release.

Aged a full 12 years, this rye showcases how time softens and integrates spice, oak, and grain character. The extended maturation brings deeper caramel, seasoned oak, and gentle sweetness while preserving the signature rye backbone that has defined Old Overholt for generations. It’s bold without aggression and structured without sharpness—an ideal example of what long-aged rye can achieve.

At blackbook, we spotlight age-stated whiskeys that respect tradition and deliver substance. Old Overholt 12 Year does exactly that: heritage rye with modern composure.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
Toasted oak, vanilla, rye bread, caramel, and light baking spice.

Palate:
Smooth and layered with cracked pepper, honeyed oak, brown sugar, dried grain, and subtle citrus.

Finish:
Long, dry, and elegant with lingering rye spice, oak warmth, and refined sweetness.

Specifications

• Category: Straight Rye Whiskey

• Age Statement: 12 Years

• Mashbill: Rye-forward

• Aging: 12 years in charred American oak barrels

• Proof: 96 Proof (48% ABV) (typical for this release)

• Size: 750ml

• Brand: Old Overholt

• Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery

• blackbook Selection: Yes

Why You’ll Love It 

This release is about patience and balance. The 12-year aging rounds out rye’s sharper edges while amplifying depth and elegance. It’s approachable enough for bourbon drinkers yet unmistakably rye at its core.

blackbook customers gravitate toward Old Overholt 12 Year as a heritage bottle that finally gets the time it deserves—classic, composed, and quietly impressive.

Perfect For

• Sipping neat or with a few drops of water

• Fans of age-stated rye whiskey

• Bourbon drinkers exploring mature rye

• After-dinner pours and relaxed evening sipping

• Gifting a historic American whiskey

• Buying aged rye whiskey online through blackbook