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Old Overholt is America's oldest continually maintained brand of whiskey. [1] It was founded in West Overton, Pennsylvania, in 1810. [1] Old Overholt is a rye whiskey distilled by A. Overholt & Co., currently a subsidiary of Suntory Global Spirits, which is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings of Osaka, Japan.
The family processed rye they grew on the farm into whiskey. [2] Henry's son Abraham Overholt encouraged the production of rye whiskey in 1810 to be sold commercially. Normally, rye whiskey was produced for medicinal purposes. Henry agreed and the Overholts' became the first to produce rye whiskey in Pennsylvania for commercial consumption ...
The distillery quickly expanded, as Overholt's whiskey became popular locally and regionally. This was the origin of Old Overholt Whiskey, one of the country's oldest continuously produced whiskey brands, known for its rye whiskey. As the distillery flourished, he began expanding his industrial interests.
[4] [5] In 1886, rye whiskey was produced in 17 states. [6] Rye whiskey largely disappeared after Prohibition. A few brands, such as Old Overholt, survived, although by the late 1960s former Pennsylvania brands like Old Overholt were being distilled mostly in Kentucky. [7]
“I'm fond of Old Overholt 10 (a cask-strength, 10-year rye), and I usually start with that on a rock.” Franklin also says he’s a fan of Old Fitzgerald 8-Year , Traverse City Whiskey Co ...
North American farmers are turning back to a neglected crop, which fell out of favor during the past decade as other crops produced bigger profits.
The farm grew rye for distilling into whiskey. The whiskey later became known as Old Overholt. [7] Western Pennsylvania was a major producer of rye whiskey in the decades before Prohibition. [7] Other sources of industry along the valley include salt mills, grist mills, coke ovens, strip mining, and iron ore mining. [11]
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