Old Potrero 6 YR Toasted Barrel Rye Whiskey

PRODUCER NOTES:

OVERVIEW: "Born and bred in San Francisco since 1993, Old Potrero is recognized as the first American craft whiskey in the U.S. post-Prohibition. Old Potrero Toasted Barrel Whiskey, called initially Old Potrero 18th Century Style Whiskey, is distilled in a small copper pot still from a mash of 100% rye malt and aged in new, toasted, 24-month air-dried, handmade, extra-fine grain American White Oak barrels for a minimum of 6 years.

In 18th-century traditional barrel making, the cooper heats the staves over a fire of oak chips, allowing them to be bent and formed into a barrel. During this process, the inside of the barrel becomes lightly toasted. Handmade oak barrels—toasted traditionally—impart a rich color and unique character to this rye whiskey."

TASTING: “AROMA - Dark fruitiness, malty with a lively spiciness and a hint of vanilla; PALATE - Taste is rich and complex, balanced sweetness, fresh clean oak, pronounced rye spice with maltiness and a pleasant grain character; FINISH - Long, lingering and complex with a substantial mouthfeel and depth.”