Jim Beam’s budget rye whiskey brand, Old Overholt, has certainly been getting a lot of love over the past few years, with an increased proof and age statement for the core expression and some higher-end new releases that are both older and stronger than the original. The latest is the new Extra Aged Cask Strength 11 Year Old, which builds upon two previous Old Overholt bottles from the past four years.
The history of Old Overholt dates back to the early 1800s, when German…

