Old Carter 12 Year Old Straight Kentucky Bourbon Batch #4

Old Carter 12 Year Straight Kentucky Bourbon Batch #4 is a barrel-strength small batch from Mark and Sherri Carter — co-creators of the famed Kentucky Owl — bottled at 134.9 proof and sharing its mash bill with the acclaimed 27-year sister expression.

Old Carter Whiskey Co. built its following on uncompromising barrel-strength releases that prioritize depth and character. Batch #4 is a 12-year Kentucky straight bourbon delivering a richly layered sipping experience, full of dessert-like sweetness cut by spice, leather, and tobacco. Sip it neat to take on the full force of the proof, or add a few drops of water to open it up.

Tasting Notes

• Palate: Crackling crème brûlée, root beer, and Red Hots, with candied bacon, a smack of leather, and a whiff of tobacco
• Finish: Toasted hazelnuts emerge at the very end

Specs

• Producer: Old Carter Whiskey Co. (Mark & Sherri Carter)
• Style: Straight Kentucky Bourbon, Batch #4
• Age: 12 years
• Proof: 134.9 (67.45% ABV), barrel strength
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Who makes Old Carter? Old Carter Whiskey Co. is the project of Mark and Sherri Carter, co-creators of the famed Kentucky Owl brand, known for barrel-strength small batch releases.
• What proof is Batch #4? It is bottled at barrel strength — 134.9 proof (67.45% ABV) — in a small batch blend.
• How is it best enjoyed? Neat to experience the full barrel-proof intensity, or with a few drops of water to open up the sweeter notes.