| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 51.2% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $65.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2024-10-23 |
Old Potrero Toasted Barrel 6-Year-Old Rye Whiskey Review
Bottles like this prove that factors beyond time in barrel can play just as important a role in the complexity and quality of a whiskey. And all of those aspects feel carefully considered here, from the mash bill (100 percent malted rye) to the aging vessels (toasted American white oak) and final bottling decisions (51.2 percent ABV without chill-filtration). The result is a malty whiskey that doesn’t immediately show much spice but does then come alive on the palate, with notes of light cherry, candied orange peel, and a toasty finish.
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