{"product_id":"old-carter-straight-rye-whiskey-115-6-proof-batch-11","title":"Old Carter Straight Rye Whiskey Batch 11 115.6 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e115.6 proof. Small batch. Non-chill filtered. Old Carter Straight Rye Batch 11 — the Kentucky Owl creators' rye program at a moderately approachable proof point that still delivers the full concentrated Old Carter character unfiltered.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOld Carter Whiskey Co. was founded by Mark and Sherri Carter — the same team behind Kentucky Owl, the ultra-premium allocated bourbon program. The Carters built Old Carter around the same philosophy: small batches of Kentucky straight whiskey, non-chill filtered, bottled at natural barrel proof without compromise. Each batch is numbered, documented, and fully distinct from any other.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Straight Rye program runs parallel to Old Carter's bourbon batches — applying the same small batch, non-chill filtered, barrel-strength approach to Kentucky straight rye whiskey. At 115.6 proof, Batch 11 is one of the more accessible proof points in the Old Carter rye series, compared to the higher-proof bourbon batches (Batch 9 at 132.8, various bourbon batches above 115). It delivers the full Old Carter character — concentrated, unfiltered, small batch — at a proof that allows more of the rye grain's natural character to express without the alcohol intensity of the highest-proof batches.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Kentucky rye — grain spice, dried fruit, caramel, and vanilla at 115.6 proof intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and concentrated — the non-chill filtered character delivering full aromatic richness with rye grain spice, caramel, and warm fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and spice-forward — the Kentucky straight rye character 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 115.6 (57.8% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\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\u003eWho founded Old Carter and what is the Kentucky Owl connection?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark and Sherri Carter founded Old Carter Whiskey Co. after building Kentucky Owl — one of the most celebrated allocated bourbon programs in Kentucky. The same philosophy drives both: small batches, non-chill filtered, natural proof, no compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Batch 11 compare to other Old Carter rye batches?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each batch is a different barrel selection at its natural proof. At 115.6 proof, Batch 11 is one of the more approachable rye batches. Batch 12 (116 proof) is nearly identical; the bourbon batches run significantly higher (Batch 9 at 132.8).\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is non-chill filtration?\u003c\/strong\u003e Chill filtration removes naturally occurring fatty acids and esters that would otherwise cause cloudiness when the whiskey is cold or diluted. Removing them also removes flavor compounds. Non-chill filtered whiskey retains the full aromatic and flavor contribution of these compounds — producing a richer mouthfeel and more complete expression.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Batch 11 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — available now in limited quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Who founded Old Carter and what is the Kentucky Owl connection?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Mark and Sherri Carter founded Old Carter after building Kentucky Owl. 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