Old Potrero 9 Year Old Christmas Spirit Whiskey

This limited-edition seasonal release from Old Potrero captures the spirit of the holidays in whiskey form — bright, festive and richly layered. Aged for nine years in used Old Potrero rye barrels and themed around a Christmas-ale mash source, it offers warming spice, citrus peel, evergreen hints and makes a compelling sipping whiskey for the season.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Distilled in San Francisco at the historic Potrero Hill site by Hotaling & Co., this whiskey begins its life in copper pot stills using a mash derived from a holiday beer (a spiced Christmas ale) which is then distilled twice. After distillation, it is aged for 9 years in once-used Old Potrero Straight Rye Whiskey barrels before bottling at 50% ABV (100 proof). The release is packaged with a “To & From” gift tag neck and is only available in limited quantities, making it a collectible occasion piece.

Critics Reviews

• One spirits reviewer described it as “a nostalgic holiday dram — aromas of spiced fruit-cake, candied orange and frosted evergreen branches; the palate brings sweet malt, baking spice and fresh ginger followed by light oak and roasted malt in the finish.”

• Another tasting panel noted: “This isn’t just a rye-whiskey holiday gimmick; the nine years of barrel maturation give real depth. You get the playful citrus-and-spice theme up front, but underneath there is serious grain character and well-integrated oak.”

• Industry commentary points out that this seasonal whiskey “blends craft distilling with thematic storytelling — suitable for gifting or limited-edition celebration, and solid enough to sip rather than just display.”

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Spiced fruit cake, candied orange peel, evergreen needle and fresh-cut pine.

• Palate: Sweet malt and bright grapefruit peel mingle with a medley of baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) and fresh ginger.

• Finish: Light oak, roasted malt and a soft pine-needle twist linger gently, with a warm, festive fade.

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