Old Potrero 6 Year Toasted Rye Whiskey 700mL

Old Potrero 6 Year Toasted Rye Whiskey

100% Malted Rye | Small-Batch Pot-Distilled | Aged 6 Years in Toasted American White Oak Barrels | 50% ABV (100 Proof)

Process & Profile

Old Potrero Toasted Rye Whiskey hails from San Francisco distillers Hotaling & Co., whose craft whiskey legacy stretches back to 1993. Made from a 100% malted rye mash, the spirit is pot-distilled in small copper stills and matured for a minimum of six years in new, extra-fine grain American white oak barrels that have been traditionally toasted—not charred. This unique aging method lends a rich, caramel-like color and layers of complex flavor.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark fruit, rich malt, and lively rye spice melded with vanilla and toasted oak

• Palate: Toasted oak, graham cracker, baking spices, toasted bread, and pronounced maltiness

• Finish: Long and lingering, with roasted malt, plum, rye spice, and a subtle clove and anise undertone

What Makes It Special

• Crafted from 100% malted rye, offering true rye purity and craft heritage

• Aged for six years in toasted (not charred), handmade American oak barrels, enhancing depth with caramelized sweetness

• Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), allowing robust flavor while remaining elegant on the palate

• Produced by Hotaling & Co., one of the original pioneers of post-Prohibition American craft whiskey

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat to savor its toasted complexity or with a splash of water to reveal softer malt and spice notes. It also brings a rich, flavorful twist to cocktails like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or Sazerac.

FAQ

1. What makes Old Potrero Toasted Rye Whiskey unique?
   It’s a 100% malted rye whiskey aged for six years in toasted (not charred) American oak barrels, setting it apart in aroma and flavor.

2. What is the proof and ABV of Old Potrero Toasted Rye Whiskey?
   It is bottled at 100 proof, which equals 50% ABV.

3. Where is Old Potrero Toasted Rye produced?
   It is distilled by Hotaling & Co. in San Francisco, a pioneer of American craft whiskey post-Prohibition.

4. How does the toasted barrel aging influence its taste?
   Toasting—rather than charring—the barrels adds caramelized sweetness, rich malt character, and smooth depth to the rye whiskey.

5. How long is Old Potrero Toasted Rye aged?
   Aged for a minimum of six years before bottling.