{"product_id":"old-potrero-california-cellar-series-2-toasted-barrel-rye-whiskey-finished-in-sonoma-portworks-petite-sirah-port-barrels","title":"Old Potrero California Cellar Series 2 Toasted Barrel Rye Whiskey Finished in Sonoma Portworks Petite Sirah Port Barrels","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOld Potrero California Cellar Series 2 — Toasted Barrel Rye Finished in Sonoma Portworks Petite Sirah Port Barrels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Potrero California Cellar Series 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second release in Hotaling \u0026amp; Co.'s California Cellar Series, a project that finishes San Francisco's pioneering pot-distilled rye in barrels borrowed from the state's finest producers. For this expression, Old Potrero's toasted-barrel rye spent \u003cstrong\u003e17 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003ePetite Sirah port barrels from Sonoma Portworks\u003c\/strong\u003e in Petaluma, California — layering dark port fruit over the whiskey's signature spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base whiskey is \u003cstrong\u003e100% pot-distilled rye\u003c\/strong\u003e, aged \u003cstrong\u003e5 years and 10 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in new fine-grain toasted American oak before the port finish, for a total age of 7 years and 3 months. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e56.8% ABV (113.6 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 700mL bottle, each bottle is individually numbered. Portmaker Deneice Knotts of Sonoma Portworks notes the barrels pass along cherry, dried fruit, and cinnamon spice — a natural fit for a rye that, as former Master Distiller Bruce Joseph put it, has always been shaped by California wine country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep caramel, rich vanilla, cooked fruit, and cacao.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet rye layered with spicy cinnamon, nutty warmth, and bright cherry wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grape cola and grape-leaf tanginess melting into a long, spiced rye hug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Cellar Series #02\u003c\/strong\u003e — limited collaboration with Sonoma Portworks (Petaluma, CA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e17-month Petite Sirah port barrel finish\u003c\/strong\u003e on top of 5 years 10 months in new toasted American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e100% pot-distilled rye\u003c\/strong\u003e, distilled and bottled in San Francisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e113.6 proof \/ 56.8% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-flavored and unapologetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e700mL bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually numbered — a collector's release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest \u003cstrong\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e in a Glencairn to catch the full arc from port fruit to rye spice, or with a single large cube to soften the proof. It shines after dinner alongside \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate, aged cheddar, or cherry clafoutis\u003c\/strong\u003e, and makes a remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eManhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e for anyone who likes their rye with a wine-dark edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the California Cellar Series?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA limited series from Old Potrero (Hotaling \u0026amp; Co.) that finishes its San Francisco-distilled rye whiskey in barrels sourced from celebrated California producers — wineries, breweries, and beyond. Each release is numbered and produced once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long was it finished in port barrels?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 months in Petite Sirah port barrels from Sonoma Portworks, following 5 years and 10 months in new toasted American oak — 7 years and 3 months total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a 700mL or 750mL bottle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e700mL, as printed on the bottle label. (Some retailers mislist it as 750mL.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e113.6 proof (56.8% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Potrero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50446986444843,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/old-potrero-cellar-02-portworks-600x800.jpg?v=1790037457","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/old-potrero-california-cellar-series-2-toasted-barrel-rye-whiskey-finished-in-sonoma-portworks-petite-sirah-port-barrels","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}