Old Carter Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 11 115.6 Proof

115.6 proof. Small batch. Non-chill filtered. Old Carter Straight Rye Batch 11 — the Kentucky Owl creators' rye program at a moderately approachable proof point that still delivers the full concentrated Old Carter character unfiltered.

Old Carter Whiskey Co. was founded by Mark and Sherri Carter — the same team behind Kentucky Owl, the ultra-premium allocated bourbon program. The Carters built Old Carter around the same philosophy: small batches of Kentucky straight whiskey, non-chill filtered, bottled at natural barrel proof without compromise. Each batch is numbered, documented, and fully distinct from any other.

The Straight Rye program runs parallel to Old Carter's bourbon batches — applying the same small batch, non-chill filtered, barrel-strength approach to Kentucky straight rye whiskey. At 115.6 proof, Batch 11 is one of the more accessible proof points in the Old Carter rye series, compared to the higher-proof bourbon batches (Batch 9 at 132.8, various bourbon batches above 115). It delivers the full Old Carter character — concentrated, unfiltered, small batch — at a proof that allows more of the rye grain's natural character to express without the alcohol intensity of the highest-proof batches.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Classic Kentucky rye — grain spice, dried fruit, caramel, and vanilla at 115.6 proof intensity.
• Palate: Bold and concentrated — the non-chill filtered character delivering full aromatic richness with rye grain spice, caramel, and warm fruit.
• Finish: Long and spice-forward — the Kentucky straight rye character through a satisfying close.

Specs

• Producer: Old Carter Whiskey Co., Kentucky
• Founded by: Mark and Sherri Carter (creators of Kentucky Owl)
• Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Small Batch
• Proof: 115.6 (57.8% ABV)
• Bottling: Non-chill filtered
• Batch: 11
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Who founded Old Carter and what is the Kentucky Owl connection? Mark and Sherri Carter founded Old Carter Whiskey Co. after building Kentucky Owl — one of the most celebrated allocated bourbon programs in Kentucky. The same philosophy drives both: small batches, non-chill filtered, natural proof, no compromise.
• How does Batch 11 compare to other Old Carter rye batches? Each batch is a different barrel selection at its natural proof. At 115.6 proof, Batch 11 is one of the more approachable rye batches. Batch 12 (116 proof) is nearly identical; the bourbon batches run significantly higher (Batch 9 at 132.8).
• What is non-chill filtration? Chill filtration removes naturally occurring fatty acids and esters that would otherwise cause cloudiness when the whiskey is cold or diluted. Removing them also removes flavor compounds. Non-chill filtered whiskey retains the full aromatic and flavor contribution of these compounds — producing a richer mouthfeel and more complete expression.
• Is Batch 11 still available? Yes — available now in limited quantities.