{"product_id":"old-carter-bourbon-whiskey-batch-12","title":"Old Carter Bourbon Whiskey Batch #12","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Carter Bourbon Whiskey Batch #12 110.8 Proof is a small batch release from Old Carter Whiskey Co. — founded by Mark and Sherri Carter, co-creators of Kentucky Owl. Batch #12 is part of Old Carter's flagship straight bourbon line, sourced from multiple Kentucky distillery barrels, blended and bottled at barrel strength when the Carters determine the blend is ready. At 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV), Batch #12 is in the moderate range of Old Carter proof points — one of the more approachable expressions in their catalog while still delivering the concentrated richness the brand is known for. Non-chill filtered, with Sherri hand-labeling every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBatch #12 was released as the brand's collector following was well-established and allocation had tightened considerably from earlier batches. By this point in the lineup, Old Carter was one of the most actively tracked small-batch American whiskey programs among collectors and retailers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel, toffee, toasted oak, vanilla, dried fruit, warm baking spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and concentrated — brown sugar, charred barrel, rye spice, oily mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with barrel spice and a sweet, smooth fade\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\u003e#12\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eProof\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e110.8 (55.4% 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\u003eHow does Batch #12 fit in the Old Carter lineup?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt 110.8 proof, Batch #12 is one of the more moderate-proof Old Carter bourbon releases — lower than batches that reach 125+ proof, more accessible neat without requiring water. The lower proof doesn't diminish the richness; it reflects the specific barrel selection for this batch, which tends toward sweetness and smoothness over intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eHow does Old Carter choose when to release each batch?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eOld Carter doesn't follow a fixed release calendar. Mark and Sherri Carter blend and bottle each batch when they determine the barrels have reached the right profile. This means batch-to-batch gaps can vary — some years produce multiple batches, others fewer. This release philosophy keeps each batch genuinely curated rather than production-schedule driven.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eIs Batch #12 still available and how does pricing compare to earlier batches?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBatch #12 and later releases generally command higher secondary market prices than the earliest batches (1-5) due to accumulated collector demand — but lower prices than the ultra-rare state-market exclusives (1-GA, 1-DC). The numbered national batches from #10 onward represent Old Carter at full collector maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"How does Batch #12 fit in the Old Carter lineup?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"At 110.8 proof, Batch #12 is one of the more moderate-proof Old Carter bourbon releases — more accessible neat without requiring water. The lower proof reflects the specific barrel selection for this batch, which tends toward sweetness and smoothness over intensity.\"       }     },     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"How does Old Carter choose when to release each batch?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Old Carter doesn't follow a fixed release calendar. 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