Old Potrero Toasted Single Barrel Rye Whiskey

Barrel: 5-15/8

Proof: 132.54pf

Age: 8yr, 1mo

 

Aged in extra fine grain American Oak. The wood was air-dried for 24 months and the barrels were fully toasted and then charred by hand over an oak fire. The mash of 100% malted rye was fermented for four days and then double distilled in traditional copper pot whiskey stills.

 

Has some of the same spicy notes as the 6yr but the higher proof thins out some of the chewy viscosity and more savory notes emerge.  Still a drizzle of maple syrup on the end.  Amazing to find an 8yr craft rye (malted, even!) for under $100 and cask strength!