{"product_id":"old-carter-barrel-strength-batch-12-straight-rye-whiskey-750ml","title":"Old Carter Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 12 116 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e116 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOld 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye grain spice, dried fruit, caramel, and vanilla at 116 proof natural concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated and full — non-chill filtered Kentucky straight rye delivering complete grain and barrel character.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and spice-forward — rye grain warmth through a satisfying close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Carter Whiskey Co., Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFounded by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark and Sherri Carter (creators of Kentucky Owl)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 116 (58% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rye\"\u003erye whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow do Batches 11 and 12 compare?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow do Old Carter rye batches differ from bourbon batches?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Batch 12 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — available now.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do Batches 11 and 12 compare?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Batch 11 is 115.6 proof; Batch 12 is 116 \\u2014 essentially the same proof from consecutive rye batches. 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