Old Carter Straight American Whiskey Batch #7

High proof. Small batch. Hand-labeled. Old Carter Straight American Whiskey Batch #7 — from the same team behind Kentucky Owl, applying the same commitment to barrel-strength, minimally processed American whiskey in a straightforward small batch format.

Old Carter Whiskey Co. was founded by Mark and Sherri Carter — the same couple who built Kentucky Owl into one of the most acclaimed premium American whiskey brands. Old Carter takes a simpler approach than Kentucky Owl's complex blended expressions: each batch is a small selection of aged straight American whiskey barrels bottled at high proof, wax dipped, and hand-labeled. The result is a direct, uncompromising bourbon-forward expression that prioritizes the quality of the source barrels over elaborate blending or finishing.

Each Old Carter batch is different — different barrel selections, different ages, different proofs. The consistency is in the approach: find exceptional aged American whiskey, bottle it at high proof without over-processing, and let the barrels speak. Batch #7 represents a specific moment in Old Carter's sourcing program, with the characteristic intense, barrel-strength character the label is known for.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep amber with warm bourbon tones.
• Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, and grain spice — the high proof delivering full aromatic intensity.
• Palate: Bold and concentrated — caramel, dried fruit, oak, and the warm grain character of well-aged American whiskey at barrel strength.
• Finish: Long and warming — the Old Carter hallmark of a finish that rewards patience.

Specs

• Producer: Old Carter Whiskey Co.
• Founders: Mark and Sherri Carter (creators of Kentucky Owl)
• Style: Straight American Whiskey
• Batch: #7
• Bottling: High proof, hand-labeled
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the connection between Old Carter and Kentucky Owl? Old Carter was founded by Mark and Sherri Carter — the same people who built Kentucky Owl into one of the most acclaimed premium American whiskey brands before selling it. Old Carter is their next chapter: the same philosophy of sourcing exceptional aged barrels but in a more direct, minimal-processing format.
• Why "Straight American Whiskey" rather than "bourbon"? Old Carter sources barrels from multiple production locations and mashbill types. The Straight American Whiskey designation allows flexibility in barrel sourcing while still meeting the legal standards for "straight" whiskey — aged at least two years in new charred oak. Some batches lean bourbon; others include different mashbill compositions.
• How do Old Carter batches differ from each other? Each batch is a different barrel selection — different source locations, ages, mashbills, and natural proofs. Old Carter publishes specific batch information on each release. Building a vertical of multiple batches reveals the variation in their sourcing program.
• Is Batch #7 still available? In limited quantities. Old Carter batches are produced in small quantities and not restocked once sold.