Funky aroma. Earthy and malty. The initial taste is dominated by the barrel. Caramel and cherry follow, leading to a truly pleasant woody vanilla finish. Hints of peppery cinnamon are also present. The finish is smooth, long, and easy with a pleasant aftertaste. Absolutely fantastic.
Old Potrero Hotaling's Single Malt Rye 16 Year (2016 Release)
Whiskey American Whiskey California 16 Year 50% ABV
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This 16-year-old Hotaling's was released in November 2016, marking 20 years since Old Potrero's initial rye whiskey. It is a single-barrel, 100% pot-distilled single-malt rye whiskey. Aged for 16 years in used charred American oak, it is bottled at 50% ABV, with extremely limited availability of 200 bottles nationwide.
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Notes of raisin, a hint of marshmallow, and citrus with a finish that stays a while
It possesses richness, complexity, and smoothness.. best enjoyed neat.
Manhattan at the El Dorado Bar in Downtown Los Angeles
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