| Brand | Old Potrero |
| Region | San Francisco, CA, USA |
| Spirits Type | Whiskey |
| Spirits Style | Rye |
| ABV | 57.5% |
Product details
Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey — California Cellar Series #04 Almanac is a celebration of California’s collaborative craft spirit. This limited-edition release is part of Old Potrero’s California Cellar Series, which partners with esteemed winemakers and brewers across the state to highlight its heritage and innovation. For this edition, the distillery teamed up with Almanac Beer Co., known for its “Farm to Barrel” ethos, to create a uniquely layered rye whiskey. Distilled from 100% malted rye and aged for 6 years 6 months in new charred American oak, the whiskey was then finished for 5 months in Old Potrero rye barrels that had previously matured Almanac’s custom imperial stout for eight months—yielding a bold, malt-driven spirit with a distinctly Californian character.
The aroma opens with rich chocolate, hints of vanilla, and the warm, earthy scent of a barrel rickhouse, accented by the dark-malt brûlée tones left behind by the stout. The palate is creamy and coating, revealing layers of caramel, roasted malt, spiced apricot, cocoa nib, and malt balls, underpinned by Old Potrero’s signature rye spice. The finish is viscous and enduring, with deep stone fruit notes and a final, warming rye bite that lingers long after the sip—an elegant marriage of stout-infused sweetness and robust rye character.
Best enjoyed neat or over a single large cube, this rye pairs beautifully with dark chocolate ganache, roasted nuts, or aged cheddar, each enhancing its malt richness and spicy complexity.
