Old Potrero
10 Year Single Barrel 100% Malted Rye Whiskey Shoppe Exclusive 135 Proof (750ml)

Old Potrero Single Barrel 100% Malted 10 Year Rye 750ml Shoppe Exclusive 135 Proof

Old Potrero 100% Malted Rye Whiskey is one of those bottles that stands out because it breaks from what most people expect when they hear “rye whiskey.” Here’s what makes it unique and worth seeking out:

 🥃 100% Malted Rye Mashbill

Most rye whiskeys use a mix of rye, corn, and barley. Old Potrero is distilled entirely from 100% malted rye grain—a rare choice that delivers a bolder, spicier, and more complex flavor. Malting the rye develops richer, deeper notes than standard unmalted rye.

 🏛️ A San Francisco Original

It’s crafted at Hotaling & Co. (formerly Anchor Distilling) in San Francisco, founded by Fritz Maytag. This distillery helped pioneer the American craft whiskey movement in the 1990s, long before “craft” was a buzzword. Old Potrero is seen as a true trailblazer in American rye whiskey.

 🔥 Traditional Pot Distillation

Unlike the continuous column stills used in most large distilleries, Old Potrero is made in small copper pot stills. This slower, traditional method results in a whiskey with more texture, intensity, and character—closer to how rye whiskey would’ve been made in the 18th and 19th centuries.

 🌳 Unique Maturation

Old Potrero often sees aging in new charred oak barrels and sometimes toasted barrels, which highlights the spice of the rye while layering in notes of caramel, toffee, and roasted nuts. The choice of barrel and char level keeps the whiskey bold yet balanced.

 ✨ Flavor Experience

Because of the 100% malted rye and pot distillation, the whiskey typically shows:

• Aroma: baking spices, leather, toasted grain
• Palate: rich malt sweetness, peppery rye spice, dark fruit, toffee, roasted nuts
• Finish: long, warming, with both sweet and spicy layers

 It’s a rye lover’s whiskey—but also appeals to bourbon drinkers looking for something more adventurous.

 ✅ Why it’s worth buying:

Old Potrero is a piece of American whiskey history, made in a way very few others are. It’s bold, rare in style, and offers an authentic craft experience that sets it apart from the mainstream rye market. If you want a bottle that’s both delicious and a conversation starter, this is it.