{"product_id":"old-carter-straight-american-whiskey","title":"Old Carter Straight American Batch #3 - 12 Year old Whiskey 138.1 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Carter American Whiskey Batch 3 is a barrel-strength, 12-year American whiskey from Mark and Sherri Carter — bottled at 138.1 proof from a small batch of only 2,487 bottles, delivering the bold, unfiltered, intensely layered style that has made Old Carter one of the most sought-after independent American whiskey brands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOld Carter Whiskey Co. built its reputation on barrel-strength releases that prioritize depth and character over volume. Batch 3 is among the most collectible in the lineup: twelve years of maturation concentrated into a massive 138.1-proof expression, with a thick, oily mouthfeel carrying waves of caramelized sweetness, dark spice, and toasted oak. Add a few drops of water to open it up, or sip it neat to take on the full force of the proof.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, burnt sugar, vanilla bean, dark cherry, toasted oak, leather, pipe tobacco, and bold rye spice, with hints of orange sherbet and mint as it opens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel-proof intensity balanced by crème brûlée, cinnamon sugar, dark fruit, candied bacon, clove, black pepper, and oak char; thick, oily mouthfeel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — toasted oak, leather, tobacco, cinnamon, dark cherry, and sweet rye spice that keeps evolving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Carter Whiskey Co. (Mark \u0026amp; Sherri Carter)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight American Whiskey, Batch 3\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138.1 (69.05% ABV), barrel strength\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited small batch — 2,487 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-whiskey\"\u003eAmerican whiskey at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Old Carter Batch 3?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is bottled at barrel strength — 138.1 proof (69.05% ABV) — uncut and unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow limited is this release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 2,487 bottles were produced, making Batch 3 one of the most sought-after releases from Old Carter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow is it best enjoyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat to experience the full barrel-proof intensity, or with a few drops of water to open up the caramel and spice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What proof is Old Carter Batch 3?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is bottled at barrel strength — 138.1 proof (69.05% ABV) — uncut and unfiltered.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How limited is this release?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Only 2,487 bottles were produced, making Batch 3 one of the most sought-after releases from Old Carter.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How is it best enjoyed?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Neat to experience the full barrel-proof intensity, or with a few drops of water to open up the caramel and spice.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Old Carter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42904538218567,"sku":"Scott","price":999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Old_Carter_Straight_American_Whiskey.png?v=1782425345","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/old-carter-straight-american-whiskey","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}