Description
Old Potrero 6 Year Rye Whiskey 700ML
This straight rye whiskey was aged in new handmade fine grain charred American oak barrels. In 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. By the early 19th century, coopers had learned that if they allowed the heat to continue, the inside of the barrel would burst into flames and become charred. Handmade oak barrels—charred in this traditional manner—impart a rich color and unique character to this rye whiskey.
Details
Product of: |
USA |
Varietal/Type: |
Rye |
Size: |
700ML |
Product Reviews
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Island of Misfit Whiskies
Chad & Sara from 'It's Bourbon Night' recently shared a video entitled "5 ways to save whiskey you hate' I nominated Old Potrero 18th Century as a member of the Island of Misfit Whiskies. Don't get me wrong. I knew going into the purchase that it was a second rate whiskey....thanks to proof66.com It's just that Liquor Barn offered such a GREAT DEAL on this that I could not pass it up. I am totally at fault for buying this. Liquor Barn provided exceptional product selection, reasonable (if not exceptional) prices, SUPERB packaging, speedy response to my order. I will buy again from Liquor Barn!!
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18th century whiskey
Old Potrero is a small batch malted rye whiskey produced with a recipe that parallels whiskey made during the late 1700s. George Washington was a large distiller of spirits during this period. This does not have the body of flavor found in more modern whiskies primarily due to the way it is aged. There is no char. The aging is done in "toasted" oak barrels. It is less sweet than bourbon due to the fact it is all rye with no corn. The best part is Liquor Barn. I was assigned to Ft Knox a few years ago & am very familiar with their stores. They are the best of the best. When you want to try something you cant buy locally, Liquor Barn is the best place to go.
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Tough to find, great example of true Rye Whiskey
This is made in San Francisco through Anchor Brewing company. However, it is not largely distributed, only made in very small batches, and thus even though I live in San Francisco, I had to go all the way to Illinois to purchase it. Glad Liquor Barn had it!
