These are the three principles by which Abraham Overholt (1784-1870) lived and made his Whiskey. He is the father of American distilling and took uncompromising pride in his product in a legacy which continues today. Old Overholt is the oldest of the Olds, a relic you can drink. This famous Straight Rye Whiskey has a distinctive flavor and appeal that, after Prohibition, made it the most popular spirit in the country.