About
Hotaling & Co. is a San Francisco-based distillery established in 1993, credited with reviving copper pot distilling for gin and rye whiskey in the US with brands like Junipero Gin and Old Potrero Rye Whiskey. They produce a range of artisanal spirits at their Pier 50 distillery and import a diverse portfolio of premium spirits from around the world, emphasizing passion, care, and perfection. Their portfolio includes likeminded brands focused on exceptional quality and character.
artisanal spirits via copper pot distilling
Junipero Gin and Old Potrero Rye Whiskey
importing premium international brands like Nikka, Kavalan, Luxardo
What They Make
Nikka From The Barrel Extra Marriage
Limited edition whisky with double marriage time in oak for richer flavor
Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Lunar New Year 'Year of the Horse'
Sherry-aged whisky with Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, and Moscatel casks
Denizen Merchant's Reserve
Versatile rum for tiki-style drinks
Hirsch The Cask Strength
Cask strength spirit
Old Potrero California Cellar Series #03 Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer Finish
Whiskey finished in Gewurztraminer casks
Convite Mezcal Pechuga
Mezcal
Junipero Gin
Flagship gin produced via copper pot distilling
Old Potrero Rye Whiskey
Flagship rye whiskey produced via copper pot distilling
Awards
Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2022 for Junipero Gin
2022
Double Gold, New York World Spirits Competition 2021 for Old Potrero Rye
2021
Latest News
2025 awards: Platinum Medal, 94 Points for Hirsch The Cask Strength (International Wine & Spirits Sommelier Challenge); Gold Medal, 91 Points for Old Potrero California Cellar Series #03 (International Wine & Spirits Sommelier Challenge); Gold Medal for Convite Mezcal Pechuga (The Fifty Best Mezcal). New limited releases: Nikka From The Barrel Extra Marriage and Kavalan Triple Sherry Cask Lunar New Year 'Year of the Horse'.
