{"product_id":"old-carter-bourbon-whiskey-batch-1-dc-118-2-proof","title":"Old Carter Bourbon Whiskey Batch 1-DC 118.2 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Carter Bourbon Whiskey Batch 1-DC 118.2 Proof is a Washington DC-market exclusive small batch release from Old Carter Whiskey Co. — founded by Mark and Sherri Carter, co-creators of Kentucky Owl. The \"DC\" designation indicates this batch was allocated specifically to DC distribution. Like all Old Carter releases, Batch 1-DC is bottled at barrel strength (118.2 proof \/ 59.1% ABV), non-chill filtered, with Sherri hand-labeling every bottle. It is a blend of sourced Kentucky bourbon barrels selected when the Carters determine the blend has reached the right character and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eState and market-specific batches like 1-DC are particularly collectible because they were produced in small quantities for a single market and never distributed nationally — making them scarcer than the general release batches and important for collectors building a complete Old Carter catalog. The DC market batches are especially notable given the city's significant whiskey retail scene and the prestige of DC-area store picks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice, dried fruit — classic Old Carter bourbon richness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and concentrated — toffee, brown sugar, charred barrel, cinnamon, oily mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, barrel spice fading to sweet oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Small Batch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOld Carter Whiskey Co., Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFounders\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMark \u0026amp; Sherri Carter (co-creators of Kentucky Owl)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-DC (Washington DC Exclusive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProof\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118.2 (59.1% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiltration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered, barrel strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the \"DC\" designation mean on Old Carter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Carter occasionally releases market-specific batches — Batch 1-DC was allocated exclusively to Washington DC distribution. These market-specific runs are typically smaller in total production than nationally distributed batches, making them rarer and more collectible for enthusiasts tracking the full Old Carter catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Batch 1-DC compare to standard numbered batches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC suffix indicates a separate production lot designated for DC distribution. While the bourbon style is consistent with Old Carter's approach — sourced barrel blend, barrel strength, non-chill filtered — the specific barrels selected and total bottle count differ from the main numbered releases (Batches 1-16+).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy collect market-exclusive Old Carter releases?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarket exclusives like 1-DC were produced in smaller quantities than nationally distributed batches and circulated only locally. For collectors building a comprehensive Old Carter archive, DC, GA, KY, and other market-specific batches represent important gaps in the catalog that are extremely difficult to fill after initial sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What does the 'DC' designation mean on Old Carter?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Old Carter occasionally releases market-specific batches — Batch 1-DC was allocated exclusively to Washington DC distribution. 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