Old Potrero 18th Century Style Whiskey

Creme brulee, cedar, oak, coriander on the nose. Lots of caramel, vanilla, cedar and spice on the palate. Hints of coconut when it opens up. Medium finish.

A collectors item now, grab a couple bottles if you see it in the wild because Anchor Distilling can no longer use the Anchor trademark after the sale to Sapporo. This is a unique and honest take of a traditional frontier malted rye. Not just for show like every other distillery is trying to convey in an “all hat and no cattle” sort of way. This is well-crafted historical fiction, like “Gates of Fire.” The hue is light, the nose and palate are gentle but tough. Rough and tumble, an honest under appreciated rye and a new rarity.

Let sit for ~a minute. No water/ice. 👀: Soft golden-orange hues, has quite a bit of tears; 👃: Immediate baking spices, orange zest, maple syrup; 👅: Creamy, spicy, nutty notes on the back end; 🏁: Smooth finish, lingering, beautiful.

This whiskey has a light golden hue with thin viscous legs. The nose is herbal and green and complex with notes of cinnamon toast, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, green pine, wood freshly placed on a fire, dry straw, sawdust, and strangely enough, Play-Doh. The palate has an oily mouthfeel with notes of milk chocolate, cinnamon, rye spice, fennel, and melted butter. The finish is long with citrus and spice sending you off. Cheers!

This is its own thing. Smells weird - salty or meaty or B. O. or sawdust. Tastes like a mixed cocktail with bitters, maybe citrus, spice, etc.

There's an off-putting note on the nose that I really don't like. The taste is a little spicy, but the unpleasantness comes back on the finish and lingers. I can't recommend.