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The whiskey is bottled at 57.3% ABV and this limited release is exclusive to California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROLLING STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEN'S JOURNAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS WEEKLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMany other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts.  We have the ability to source from a large network of licensed retailers to insure in most cases your order is fulfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 114.6 (57.3% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Anchor Distilling Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe whiskeys were similar to their 18th Century Style Whiskey, specifically in that all are made with a 100 percent malted rye mash bill and aged primarily new, toasted, extra fine-grain American oak barrels. The stout casks in particular had an interesting life. Originally used for a straight rye, Anchor founder Fritz Maytag reportedly used them to age apple brandy for a time, then transferred in a stout for about a year (it’s important to note that he also founded Anchor Brewing Company). The latest whiskey was aged in those casks for six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOld Potrero Finished in Port Barrels Straight Malt Whiskey Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e A whiff starts out of with a burst of caramel, but the aroma quickly broadens out into a fruit pastry-like bouquet, dominated by an earthier caramel and sweet cooked apples with notes of pear and spices. A few moments later, the aroma took a turn for the worse by developing into an unflattering combination of bitter baking chocolate, port, and a touch of licorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Taking a sip, the Port-finished single malt puts forward a tastier version of what found distasteful in the nose – dominated by a richer but sweeter chocolate alongside a mellower port with spicy rye notes. As it sits on the tongue, it develops sweeter caramelly notes that are evened out by more pronounced touches of ginger and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e A sweet, port-like residue in its wake throughout the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts complete portfolio consists of nearly 400 spirits brands from around the world. The original Anchor Distilling Company was established in 1993 by Fritz Maytag, who purchased Anchor Brewing in 1965. 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The whiskey is bottled at 57.3% ABV and this limited release is exclusive to California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROLLING STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEN'S JOURNAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS WEEKLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMany other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts.  We have the ability to source from a large network of licensed retailers to insure in most cases your order is fulfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 114.6 (57.3% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Anchor Distilling Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe whiskeys were similar to their 18th Century Style Whiskey, specifically in that all are made with a 100 percent malted rye mash bill and aged primarily new, toasted, extra fine-grain American oak barrels. The stout casks in particular had an interesting life. Originally used for a straight rye, Anchor founder Fritz Maytag reportedly used them to age apple brandy for a time, then transferred in a stout for about a year (it’s important to note that he also founded Anchor Brewing Company). The latest whiskey was aged in those casks for six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOld Potrero Finished in Port Barrels Straight Malt Whiskey Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e A whiff starts out of with a burst of caramel, but the aroma quickly broadens out into a fruit pastry-like bouquet, dominated by an earthier caramel and sweet cooked apples with notes of pear and spices. A few moments later, the aroma took a turn for the worse by developing into an unflattering combination of bitter baking chocolate, port, and a touch of licorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e Taking a sip, the Port-finished single malt puts forward a tastier version of what found distasteful in the nose – dominated by a richer but sweeter chocolate alongside a mellower port with spicy rye notes. As it sits on the tongue, it develops sweeter caramelly notes that are evened out by more pronounced touches of ginger and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e A sweet, port-like residue in its wake throughout the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts complete portfolio consists of nearly 400 spirits brands from around the world. The original Anchor Distilling Company was established in 1993 by Fritz Maytag, who purchased Anchor Brewing in 1965. In 2014, the company doubled its production capacity to meet demand for Old Potrero.\u003c\/p\u003e"}