{"product_id":"old-potrero-6-year-old-toasted-barrel-rye-whiskey","title":"Old Potrero 6 Year Old Toasted Barrel Rye Whiskey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOld Potrero 6 Year Old Toasted Barrel – America's First Craft Rye, Reimagined\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore craft whiskey was a movement, there was \u003cstrong\u003eOld Potrero\u003c\/strong\u003e. Born and bred in San Francisco since 1993, Old Potrero is recognized as the \u003cstrong\u003efirst American craft whiskey to hit the market since Prohibition\u003c\/strong\u003e — created by Fritz Maytag, the same beverage visionary who sparked the craft beer movement, and distilled in small copper pot stills at the Hotaling \u0026amp; Co. Distillery (formerly Anchor Distilling Co.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Potrero 6 Year Old Toasted Barrel Rye Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e starts with a mash of \u003cstrong\u003e100% malted rye\u003c\/strong\u003e — no corn, no barley, no shortcuts — and ages it for a minimum of six years in \u003cstrong\u003enew, toasted (not charred), handmade American white oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The staves are air-dried for 24 months and the barrels built from extra-fine grain oak, following the 18th-century cooper's craft: staves heated over a fire of oak chips to bend them into shape, lightly toasting the wood's interior along the way. Charred barrels wouldn't arrive until the 19th century — this is whiskey aged the way America's first ryes were.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is, in the distillery's words, \u003cstrong\u003ethe only rye on the market aged entirely in toasted oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e: a rich, caramel-hued whiskey where delicate toasted sugars meet the bold, spicy character of malted rye. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e102.4 proof (51.2% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enon chill-filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's robust yet elegant — a genuine piece of American whiskey history, and we're proud to pour a place for it on our shelves here at Del Mesa Liquor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark fruitiness and rich malt, with a lively rye spiciness and a hint of vanilla rising from the toasted oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and complex — balanced sweetness, fresh clean oak, and pronounced rye spice layered over deep maltiness and a pleasant grain character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, lingering, and complex, with substantial mouthfeel and depth that keeps the toasted spice echoing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e100% malted rye\u003c\/strong\u003e mash bill — pure, uncompromised rye character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Aged \u003cstrong\u003e6 years\u003c\/strong\u003e entirely in \u003cstrong\u003etoasted (never charred)\u003c\/strong\u003e new American oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003ePot-distilled\u003c\/strong\u003e in small copper stills in \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco, California\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e102.4 proof \/ 51.2% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, non chill-filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ From Hotaling \u0026amp; Co. — \u003cstrong\u003eAmerica's first post-Prohibition craft whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e (est. 1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest 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 classic rye cocktails — try it in a Manhattan, an Old Fashioned, or a Sazerac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does \"toasted barrel\" mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost whiskey ages in charred barrels, but Old Potrero uses barrels that are toasted, not charred. In traditional 18th-century cooperage, the cooper heats oak staves over a fire of oak chips to bend them into a barrel — lightly toasting the inside of the wood. This gentler treatment coaxes delicate caramelized sugars from the oak while letting the malted rye's character shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the mash bill of Old Potrero Toasted Barrel Rye?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made from 100% malted rye — a true single-grain rye whiskey with no corn or barley in the mash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the ABV of Old Potrero 6 Year Old Toasted Barrel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's bottled at 102.4 proof, which is 51.2% ABV, and it's non chill-filtered for maximum flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho makes Old Potrero whiskey?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Potrero is distilled by Hotaling \u0026amp; Co. in San Francisco, California — founded as Anchor Distilling Co. by Fritz Maytag. Launched in 1993, it's credited as the first American craft whiskey released since Prohibition and marked the return of pot distillation to U.S. whiskey production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Potrero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50444430639147,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/old-potrero-6yr-toasted-rye-600x800.jpg?v=1790033842","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/old-potrero-6-year-old-toasted-barrel-rye-whiskey","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}