Old Carter Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 12 116 Proof

116 proof. Small batch. Non-chill filtered. Old Carter Straight Rye Batch 12 — the twelfth documented batch of Old Carter's Kentucky straight rye program, by the founders of Kentucky Owl.

Old Carter Whiskey Co. was founded by Mark and Sherri Carter — the same team that built Kentucky Owl into one of Kentucky's most celebrated allocated bourbon programs. Each Old Carter batch is numbered, documented, non-chill filtered, and bottled at natural proof without dilution. Batch 12 at 116 proof is nearly identical in proof to Batch 11 (115.6) — two consecutive batches from the same rye program at essentially the same proof point, making them a natural companion pair in the Old Carter rye vertical.

At 116 proof, Batch 12 delivers the full concentrated character of Kentucky straight rye whiskey — unfiltered, undiluted, and fully expressive of the grain and barrel without compromise. The non-chill filtration retains the fatty acids and esters that standard filtration removes, producing a richer mouthfeel and more complete aromatic profile than filtered expressions at the same proof.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rye grain spice, dried fruit, caramel, and vanilla at 116 proof natural concentration.
• Palate: Concentrated and full — non-chill filtered Kentucky straight rye delivering complete grain and barrel character.
• Finish: Long and spice-forward — rye grain warmth 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: 116 (58% ABV)
• Bottling: Non-chill filtered
• Batch: 12
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How do Batches 11 and 12 compare? Batch 11 is 115.6 proof; Batch 12 is 116 — essentially the same proof point from consecutive rye batches. Both are non-chill filtered Kentucky straight rye from the same production program. The slight barrel selection variation between batches produces subtle character differences at an effectively identical proof.
• How do Old Carter rye batches differ from bourbon batches? The rye batches (Batches 11, 12) run at 115–116 proof — significantly lower than Old Carter bourbon batches (Batch 9 at 132.8, Batch 14 at 117). The rye's natural grain character expresses differently at these proof points, producing a more grain-forward and less oak-dominated profile than the higher-proof bourbon batches.
• Is Batch 12 still available? Yes — available now.