Old Carter Batch 3-CA Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Old Carter Batch 3-CA — a California-market exclusive small batch straight bourbon from Old Carter Whiskey Co., founded by Mark and Sherri Carter, the creators of Kentucky Owl. Bottled at 58.5% ABV (117 proof) with 1,128 bottles total production. Non-chill filtered, with Sherri hand-labeling each bottle in Old Carter's signature format.

The 3-CA designation identifies this as a California-market exclusive batch — separate production from the nationally distributed numbered batches, allocated specifically to California distribution. Like other state-market Old Carter batches (KY Batch 2, KY Batch 3, DC Batch 1, GA Batch 1), the 3-CA is rarer than the national numbered releases because it circulated only locally and was not widely distributed outside the state.

At 1,128 bottles total and 117 proof, Batch 3-CA is the lowest-proof Old Carter currently in the Wooden Cork collection — more approachable than the higher-proof national numbered batches, reflecting the specific barrel selection for this California allocation.

Specs

• Producer: Old Carter Whiskey Co., Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch
• Batch: 3-CA (California exclusive)
• Proof: 117 (58.5% ABV)
• Bottles produced: 1,128
• Bottling: Non-chill filtered, barrel strength
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 3-CA compare to other state-market Old Carter batches in the collection?

The collection includes KY Batch 2, KY Batch 3, DC Batch 1, and GA Batch 1 alongside 3-CA — all state-market exclusives produced in smaller quantities than nationally distributed numbered batches. The 3-CA is the California allocation; each state batch represents a specific regional distribution that never circulated nationally.