Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey – California Cellar Series Almanac 6 Year 6 Months

Name: Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey – California Cellar Series Almanac 6 Year 6 Months
Brand: Old Potrero
Price: 69.99 USD
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Size

700 ML

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Old Potrero’s California Cellar Series Almanac Edition is a celebration of California’s craft excellence—where pioneering rye whiskey meets artisanal brewing. For this fourth release in the Cellar Series, Old Potrero partnered with Almanac Beer Co., a Bay Area brewery known for its rich, malt-forward ales and farm-to-barrel philosophy.

This expression begins as a 100% malted rye whiskey, aged for 6 years and 6 months in new charred American oak, before being finished for an additional 5 months in Old Potrero barrels that previously held Almanac’s custom-brewed imperial stout. The result is a luxurious, layered spirit that retains Old Potrero’s signature spice while incorporating velvety malt, dark chocolate, and roasted depth from the beer-aged casks.

A true collaboration across craft disciplines, this whiskey offers a bold yet balanced profile, paying tribute to the innovation and community that define California spirits and beer.

Old Potrero California Cellar Series Almanac Edition is a whiskey born of passion and collaboration, capturing the soul of both the distillery and the brewery in one beautifully expressive bottle. With its layered depth, malt-driven character, and rye spice backbone, this release is a tribute to craft, community, and California ingenuity—twice aged, once shared, forever memorable.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Dark amber with a copper-hued core

Aroma: Rich and dessert-like with notes of milk chocolate, vanilla bean, and toasted malt, layered over hints of barrel rickhouse, charred oak, and subtle coffee grounds.

Palate: A creamy and malt-driven profile, opening with caramel, roasted malt, and cocoa nibs. Mid-palate brings spiced apricot, dark toffee, and a touch of malt ball sweetness, offering a complex interplay between the rye whiskey's spice and the stout's richness.

Finish: Long, viscous, and warm, with lingering notes of deep stone fruit, rye spice, and a whisper of roasted espresso and oak. The finish echoes the stout’s malt profile while staying true to Old Potrero’s bold rye character.

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Bottle details

Type	Rye Whiskey
Brand	Old Potrero
Producer	Hotaling & Co.
Origin	California, United States
Age	6 years
Strength	57.5% ABV (115 proof)
Bottle size	700 ml
Made from	100% malted rye
Cask	new charred oak, American oak

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is a 100% malted rye whiskey from California, aged 6 years and 6 months in new charred American oak and then finished for five more months in Old Potrero barrels that had held a custom imperial stout brewed by Almanac Beer Co., the Bay Area brewery. It is the fourth release in Old Potrero's California Cellar Series, and the stout influence is easy to find: milk chocolate, vanilla bean and toasted malt on the nose, then caramel, cocoa nibs, spiced apricot and dark toffee on a creamy palate, with rye spice and a whisper of espresso carrying a long finish. At 115 proof it rewards patience, so it suits the enthusiast who sips neat and likes to experiment with a drop of water, or the collector tracking beer-cask finishes. We carry it because it shows how a stout finish can deepen a rye without burying it; Old Potrero's bold spice stays at the center, and the malt and chocolate simply build around it.

Pairs well with

Dark chocolate desserts — The whiskey's milk chocolate, cocoa nib and dark toffee notes echo and deepen a rich chocolate dessert.
Grilled duck with cherry glaze — Spiced apricot and deep stone fruit on the palate and finish play off the sweet-tart glaze while rye spice cuts the richness.
After-dinner cigar session — A medium-bodied cigar with earthy and cocoa notes complements the long, warm finish of roasted espresso and oak.

Questions about this bottle

What is this whiskey made from, and how was it aged?

It is a 100% malted rye whiskey, aged 6 years and 6 months in new charred American oak, then finished for an additional 5 months in Old Potrero barrels that previously held a custom-brewed imperial stout from Almanac Beer Co.

What does the imperial stout finish bring to the flavor?

The stout casks add velvety malt, dark chocolate and roasted depth. Expect milk chocolate and toasted malt on the nose, caramel, cocoa nibs and dark toffee on the palate, and a hint of roasted espresso on the finish, all layered over Old Potrero's signature rye spice.

How strong is it, and how should I drink it?

It is bottled at 57.5% ABV (115 proof). Neat is the suggested way to appreciate its full complexity; let it breathe a few moments first. A drop of water brings out dried apricot and dark cherry, while a single large cube highlights caramel and malt for after-dinner sipping.

What size is the bottle, and does it make a good gift?

It comes in a 700 ml bottle. As the fourth release in Old Potrero's California Cellar Series and a collaboration between the distillery and Almanac Beer Co., it makes a thoughtful gift for a rye drinker or craft beer fan who enjoys rich, malt-driven whiskey.