Learning & Info
- BRAND: 115.1-proof (57.55% A.B.V.), 2020 Release, Batch #5
- COLOR: Glazed copper
- AROMA: Nutmeg, buttered biscuits, lemon and orange citrus notes are immediately recognizable; classic bourbon nose throughout
- TASTE: Burnt maple, candied cherries, chocolate, creamy caramel, toasted cinnamon sugar, toffee, clove, nutmeg and vanilla
- FINISH: Medium-to-long finish with dark baking cocoa, orange citrus, black licorice, and a continuation of that delicious burnt sweetness
- INFO: Old Carter Whiskey Co. is the brainchild of Mark and Sherri Carter, the producers of fine Napa Valley wines under the name Carter Cellars. According to Mark and Sherri, “Old Carter Whiskey Co. is focused on creating totally unique, very small-batch, straight rye and bourbon whiskies. This review is for the 2020 release of Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Batch 5. This batch is a blend of 8 barrels of high-corn bourbon, resulting in a total of 1,648 total bottles.