Old Potrero
8.6

Old Potrero

Straight Rye Whiskey

ABV 62.1%

Beautifully combined flavours. I loved the younger version for its robust rye character, but this one certainly demonstrates the benefits of maturity.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Old Potrero

Brand

Straight Rye Whiskey

Expression

Rye

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

62.1%

ABV

California

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Warm, nutty, spicy, cocoa, red peppers.

Palate: The sweetish aroma is a tease. The fruitiness and spiciness in the palate also sounds sweet, but the overall effect is surprisingly dry, thanks presumably to tannins from the oak.

Finish: Very minty. Peppermint. Warming. Long.

Comment: Beautifully combined flavours. I loved the younger version for its robust rye character, but this one certainly demonstrates the benefits of maturity.

Score: 8.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: A huge, intense, spicy nose which mixes rye bread, pepper, fennel, alongside roses, cherries and lovely smoky/vanilla/coconut notes from the oak.

Palate: A hint of sweetness, then a barrage of spices. Zesty, acidic, but with red fruit/hedgerow fruit and popping mustard seed, white pepper, poppy seed. Strikes a great balance between oak and spirit.

Finish: Fruity and spicy.

Comment: Drink this sitting down. A truly great rye.

Score: 8.5

8.6
Overall Score

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