{"product_id":"old-carter-batch-ca-straight-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Old Carter Batch 4-CA Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"68\"\u003eOld Carter \u003cstrong data-end=\"134\" data-start=\"79\"\u003eBatch 4-CA Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cult-favorite release from one of the most sought-after boutique whiskey producers in America. Bottled at a powerful \u003cstrong data-end=\"284\" data-start=\"257\"\u003e59.3% ABV (118.6 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e and produced in an extremely limited run of \u003cstrong data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"329\"\u003ejust 1,395 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, this California-exclusive batch showcases the dense concentration and bold personality that define Old Carter’s barrel-strength bourbons. Rich caramelized sweetness, deep oak spice, and dark fruit intensity unfold in layers, making this a collector-grade bourbon prized by enthusiasts for both rarity and flavor depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"673\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"678\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1000\" data-start=\"707\"\u003eOld Carter Whiskey Co. was founded by \u003cstrong data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"745\"\u003eMark and Sherri Carter\u003c\/strong\u003e, known in the whiskey world for sourcing exceptional barrels and blending them into extremely small batches. Each release is intentionally tiny, emphasizing flavor complexity and individuality rather than large-scale production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1020\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003eBatch 4-CA\u003c\/strong\u003e release is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003eCalifornia-exclusive bottling\u003c\/strong\u003e, created from a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003every small blend of barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasizing Old Carter’s signature approach: selecting mature barrels and marrying them into intensely expressive limited batches. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003eKey production details include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1706\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1322\" data-section-id=\"336glu\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1324\"\u003eSpirit type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1482\" data-start=\"1368\" data-section-id=\"19qn3h6\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003eBatch composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e extremely small batch (often around five barrels) \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1537\" data-start=\"1483\" data-section-id=\"1gd3r5o\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1507\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003eBottling strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1508\"\u003e59.3% ABV \/ 118.6 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1538\" data-section-id=\"1sf5uxm\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eRelease size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1558\"\u003e1,395 bottles produced\u003c\/strong\u003e (California market allocation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1706\" data-start=\"1618\" data-section-id=\"oc90jg\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e barrel strength, non-chill filtered, preserving full flavor concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1708\"\u003eOld Carter releases are bottled without dilution beyond the barrel blend itself, meaning the whiskey retains the full intensity and texture developed during maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1878\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1971\" data-start=\"1904\"\u003eThere are no widely published professional critic scores available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2171\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003eOld Carter releases are primarily distributed in small allocations and frequently sell out quickly, making formal professional scoring relatively rare compared with larger commercial whiskey brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"2178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"2178\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2293\" data-start=\"2199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2208\" data-start=\"2199\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2211\" data-start=\"2208\"\u003eCaramelized brown sugar, vanilla bean, toasted oak, dark cherry, and baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2446\" data-start=\"2295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2306\" data-start=\"2295\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2309\" data-start=\"2306\"\u003eFull-bodied and viscous with flavors of butterscotch, molasses, roasted nuts, and rich caramel layered over dark fruit and peppery spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2535\" data-start=\"2448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2459\" data-start=\"2448\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2462\" data-start=\"2459\"\u003eLong and warming with lingering oak, cocoa, sweet spice, and barrel char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2540\" data-start=\"2537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2560\" data-start=\"2542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2560\" data-start=\"2542\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"3024\" data-start=\"2562\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2584\" data-start=\"2562\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2584\" data-start=\"2562\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2573\" data-start=\"2562\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth 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data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMatured in new charred American oak barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2954\" data-start=\"2878\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2901\" data-start=\"2878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2900\" data-start=\"2880\"\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"2954\" data-start=\"2901\"\u003eCaramel, vanilla, dark cherry, toasted oak, spice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"3024\" data-start=\"2955\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2978\" data-start=\"2955\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2977\" data-start=\"2957\"\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-end=\"3024\" data-start=\"2978\"\u003eBarrel-strength, ultra-small-batch bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3029\" data-start=\"3026\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3051\" data-start=\"3031\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3051\" data-start=\"3031\"\u003eCocktail Recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3251\" data-start=\"3053\"\u003eBecause this bourbon is extremely limited and bottled at barrel strength, it is typically enjoyed neat. However, for those who wish to explore it in cocktails, minimal-ingredient classics work best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3286\" data-start=\"3253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3286\" data-start=\"3253\"\u003eBarrel Strength Old Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3301\" data-start=\"3288\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3417\" data-start=\"3302\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3341\" data-start=\"3302\" data-section-id=\"mo6b63\"\u003e1½ oz Old Carter Batch 4-CA Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3370\" data-start=\"3342\" data-section-id=\"q4w5qd\"\u003e¼ oz rich demerara syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3401\" data-start=\"3371\" data-section-id=\"qkrm57\"\u003e2 dashes Angostura bitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3417\" data-start=\"3402\" data-section-id=\"1y3qpr8\"\u003eOrange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3546\" data-start=\"3419\"\u003ePreparation\u003cbr data-end=\"3433\" data-start=\"3430\"\u003eStir ingredients with ice in a mixing glass. Strain over a large ice cube and garnish with expressed orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3551\" data-start=\"3548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3577\" data-start=\"3553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3577\" data-start=\"3553\"\u003eHigh-Proof Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3592\" data-start=\"3579\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3685\" data-start=\"3593\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3631\" data-start=\"3593\" data-section-id=\"cu0ez9\"\u003e2 oz Old Carter Batch 4-CA Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3655\" data-start=\"3632\" data-section-id=\"cn8cc9\"\u003e¾ oz sweet vermouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3685\" data-start=\"3656\" data-section-id=\"mfsgvn\"\u003e2 dashes aromatic bitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3790\" data-start=\"3687\"\u003ePreparation\u003cbr data-end=\"3701\" data-start=\"3698\"\u003eStir with ice until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a Luxardo cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"georgia, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Old Carter Whiskey Co. is focused on creating totally unique, very small-batch, straight rye and bourbon whiskies. We create our spirits from the heart, each one a single expression of what we love.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"georgia, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Mark \u0026amp; Sherri Carter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39703661477954,"sku":"","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/Old_Carter_Batch_4-CA_Barrel_Strength_Straight_Bourbon_Whiskey.jpg?v=1775605718","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/old-carter-batch-ca-straight-bourbon-whiskey","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}