Old Carter Bourbon Whiskey #21 14 Year Single Barrel 123.2 Proof

Old Carter Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel #21 14 Year is a 2022 distillery-exclusive release from Mark and Sherri Carter — the founders behind both Kentucky Owl and Old Carter Whiskey Co. Single Barrel #21 is part of the 2022 14-Year bourbon series, one of five single barrel releases that year from that age statement. Bottled at barrel strength 123.2 proof (61.6% ABV), with only 152 bottles produced, this is among the most limited expressions Old Carter has made. Every barrel in the 14-Year series was bottled non-chill filtered directly from the cask, with Sherri hand-labeling each bottle.

Old Carter's 14-Year bourbon represents the pinnacle of their aged lineup — enough time in wood to develop deep oak complexity, caramelized sugar, and the rich dried fruit notes that distinguish well-aged Kentucky bourbon, while the barrel strength keeps the full character intact.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Deep caramel, dark chocolate, toasted oak, leather, dried fruit, warm vanilla
• Palate: Rich and concentrated — toffee, cinnamon, charred barrel, dark cherry, oily mouthfeel from 14 years of aging
• Finish: Long and complex, barrel spice fading to dark fruit and warm sweetness

Product Details

How to Drink It

• Neat: Let it open for 10 minutes — 14 years of age gives it remarkable complexity that reveals itself slowly.
• Drop of water: A few drops unlock the dark fruit and chocolate notes that the proof initially masks.
• Compare: Side by side with Old Carter Batch releases shows the dramatic difference between blended and single barrel expressions from the same house.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Old Carter single barrels and small batch releases?

Old Carter's small batch releases (numbered batches) are blends of multiple barrels chosen by Mark and Sherri Carter for a specific flavor profile. Single barrel releases come entirely from one cask — Barrel #21 here — giving each bottle an unrepeatable individual character. The 14-Year single barrels are rarer and older than the batch releases.

How many bottles of Old Carter Single Barrel #21 were made?

Only 152 bottles. It was a distillery exclusive — meaning it was only available directly through Old Carter's distillery, not through standard retail distribution. This is one of the most limited Old Carter releases available.

Is Old Carter Bourbon the same as Kentucky Owl?

Related but distinct. Mark and Sherri Carter co-created Kentucky Owl and sold that brand in 2017. Old Carter Whiskey Co. is their independent follow-up project — smaller, more hands-on, with every label personally hand-written by Sherri. Same creative vision, completely new brand and product line.