Old Potrero 6 Year Old Toasted Barrel Rye Whiskey
Old Potrero 6 Year Old Toasted Barrel Rye is San Francisco rye whiskey done the hard way. Aged a minimum of 6 years entirely in new, toasted (not charred) American white oak, and bottled at 102.4 proof (51.2% ABV) in a 700mL bottle, it's a rye of uncommon depth and spice.
Hotaling & Co. (formerly Anchor Distilling) makes Old Potrero from 100% malted rye, small copper pot-distilled — a pot-distilled rye in the pre-Prohibition style, when rye was America's whiskey. The barrels are handmade from extra-fine-grain American white oak, air-dried for 24 months, then toasted rather than charred, which coaxes out vanilla, caramel, and baking spice instead of heavy smoke and char.
Tasting notes
Toasted oak leads — vanilla bean, crème brûlée, warm cinnamon — over a core of spicy, grain-forward rye: mint, dill, black pepper, and dark rye bread. At 102.4 proof it's bold but beautifully balanced, with a long, dry, warming finish.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 102.4 proof — bottled with real backbone (note: some retailers mislist it at 100 proof)
- 100% malted rye, copper pot-distilled — pre-Prohibition style
- 6 years in hand-toasted, air-dried American oak
- A connoisseur's rye that stands with the best in whiskey
How to serve it
Neat or with a splash of water to open the vanilla. At 102.4 proof it makes a formidable Manhattan or old fashioned — the spice cuts through vermouth and bitters beautifully.
Frequently asked questions
How strong is Old Potrero 6 Year Toasted Barrel Rye?
102.4 proof (51.2% ABV) per Hotaling & Co.'s official specification. Some retailers incorrectly list 100 proof.
What's the difference between toasted and charred barrels?
Toasting heats the wood more gently than charring, developing vanilla, caramel, and spice notes without the heavy char and smoke of a charred barrel.
Is it really 100% rye?
Yes — 100% malted rye, copper pot-distilled in San Francisco.