The Oldest Continuously Maintained American Whiskey Brand in US History

Abe Overholt assumes the management of the Overholt family-made rye whiskey at the West Overton Farmstead, successfully transforming it into a thriving business.

Overholt starts to grow and advertise in cities across the East Coast, which was unusual for the time as branding didn’t exist in mainstream
media formats.

Overholt remains in the family as ownership is acquired by Abe’s grandson, Henry Clay Frick. Henry brings on tycoon Andrew Mellon as his business partner.

Overholt becomes one of the first brands to adopt the federal Bottled In Bond Act, as a commitment to quality.

Andrew Mellon, now also Secretary of the Treasury, acquires medicinal license to keep Overholt’s production legal, ensuring its survival during American Prohibition when other brands did not.

Overholt continues to innovate and expands internationally with its 1810 Sour Mash.

Beam Inc. acquires Overholt as part of the National Distillers brands and relocates its production to Kentucky. This acquisition included brands like Dekuyper, Old Grand Dad, and Old Crow.

The brand revival begins, re-releasing heritage variants and pushing development of rye into the future.

Overholt partners with West Overton Village to implement branded experiences to restore the brand's heritage in Western PA.

Portfolio expands into
PA-Style Rye through the release of A. Overholt “Monongahela Mash” 4-yr, a legacy liquid.