Old Potrero
8.2

Old Potrero

Single Malt

ABV 62.1%

Despite the 'Old', a new rye. The idea was to get closer to what the first American ryes might have been. I like the idea. Wins points for all-rye character and assertiveness.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Old Potrero

Brand

Single Malt

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

62.1%

ABV

California

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Very fresh vanilla. Syrupy. Spearmint. Anis.

Palate: Soft, smooth, texture. Very fruity indeed. Begins very sweet, like tropical fruits in custard, then becomes drier and rooty.

Finish: Big, robust.

Comment: Despite the 'Old', a new rye. The idea was to get closer to what the first American ryes might have been. I like the idea. Wins points for all-rye character and assertiveness.

Score: 8.5

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Aggressively young and feisty with high-toned, perfumed notes of lemon, new make, nut and honey.

Palate: Though intense, young and lean it sits nicely in the mouth thanks to the high proof. The rye fizzes like space dust.

Finish: Bone dry. Young.

Comment: Too immaculate for today's palate? Well-made, it's evident complexity needs more time to emerge fully. Bartenders love it, but is that down to its scarcity and price?

Score: 7.8

8.2
Overall Score

Wonders of Whisky

Subscribe to the Whisky Magazine Newsletter to see the latest in all things whisky