{"product_id":"old-carter-bourbon-whiskey-batch-1-ga-117-6-proof","title":"Old Carter Bourbon Whiskey Batch 1-GA 117.6 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Carter Bourbon Whiskey Batch 1-GA 117.6 Proof is a Georgia-market exclusive small batch release from Old Carter Whiskey Co. — founded by Mark and Sherri Carter, co-creators of Kentucky Owl. The \"GA\" designation indicates this batch was allocated specifically to Georgia distribution. Like all Old Carter releases, Batch 1-GA is bottled at barrel strength (117.6 proof \/ 58.8% ABV), non-chill filtered, with Sherri hand-labeling every bottle. It is a blend of sourced Kentucky bourbon barrels selected when the Carters determine the blend has reached the right character and balance — not bottled on a fixed calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eState-specific batches like 1-GA are particularly collectible because they were produced in small quantities for a single market and never distributed nationally — making them scarcer than the general release batches and important for collectors building a complete Old Carter catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice, dried fruit — classic Old Carter bourbon character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and concentrated — toffee, brown sugar, charred barrel, cinnamon, oily mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming, barrel spice fading to sweet oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Small Batch)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eOld Carter Whiskey Co., Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFounders\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMark \u0026amp; Sherri Carter (co-creators of Kentucky Owl)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBatch\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e1-GA (Georgia Exclusive)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eProof\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e117.6 (58.8% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFiltration\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered, barrel strength\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does the \"GA\" designation mean on Old Carter?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eOld Carter occasionally releases state-specific batches — Batch 1-GA was allocated exclusively to Georgia. These market-specific runs are typically smaller in total production than nationally distributed batches, making them rarer and more collectible for Old Carter enthusiasts tracking the full catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eIs Batch 1-GA different from Old Carter's regular numbered batches?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes. The GA suffix indicates a separate production lot designated for Georgia distribution. While the bourbon style is consistent with Old Carter's standard approach — sourced barrel blend, barrel strength, non-chill filtered — the specific barrels selected and the total bottle count differ from the main numbered releases.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhy collect state-market Old Carter releases?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eState-market exclusives like 1-GA are produced in smaller quantities than nationally distributed batches and typically circulate only locally. 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