A Overholt Monongahela Mash Straight Rye 4 years 750ML

One of the most striking things I become aware of is how completely different the scent profile is from the standard Beam 51% rye mash. The A. Overholt nose is perfectly sweet, but it’s not sweet like caramel. It’s more like a molasses. Soft baking spices like ground cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of anise are all over the place. The nose is softer with hints of vanilla, broken-in leather, raisins and freshly spread mulch. There’s also a tiny bit of citrus that I start to pick up on halfway through nosing the dram.