Old Carter Batch 5 Straight Rye Whiskey 115.5 Proof 750ml

Old Carter Batch 5 Straight Rye is a 2020 release barrel strength rye whiskey from Mark and Sherri Carter, the husband and wife team behind Old Carter Whiskey Co. The Carters hand selected and blended the barrels for this batch, all distilled in Indiana, and released just 1,404 bottles, each labeled by hand by Sherri. Bottled at 115.5 proof without chill filtration, it delivers explosive caramel and butterscotch sweetness alongside classic rye herbal spice and dill. One of the most collected and respected modern rye releases on the market. ABV / Proof Brand Old Carter Whiskey Co. Founders Mark & Sherri Carter Type Straight Rye Whiskey Format Small Batch, Barrel Strength Batch Batch 5 Bottle Count 1,404 bottles Distilled In Indiana (MGP) Bottled In Bardstown, Kentucky Released 2020 Filtration Non chill filtered ABV 57.75% Proof 115.5 Bottle Size 750ml Country United States Packaging Bottle only, hand labeled Tasting Notes Color: Deep amber with copper highlights. Nose: Fresh herbs and mint up front, followed by caramel, butterscotch, and a touch of dill. Palate: Explosive caramel and butterscotch, baking spice, cinnamon, and bold rye character. Finish: Long and lingering, with caramel, cinnamon, and mint that carry well past the swallow. FAQ Where is Old Carter Batch 5 Rye distilled? The rye is distilled in Indiana, widely understood to be sourced from MGP. Mark and Sherri Carter hand selected the individual barrels and blended Batch 5 themselves before bottling in Bardstown, Kentucky. How rare is Batch 5? Only 1,404 bottles were released across a small handful of states. Old Carter releases are notorious for selling out fast, and Batch 5 is widely regarded as one of the strongest rye batches the Carters have produced. How does it compare to other Old Carter releases? Old Carter's rye program tends to lean herbaceous and spice forward, while their bourbon and American whiskey lean richer and oakier. If you've enjoyed the Old Carter Single Barrel 13 Year Bourbon, this Batch 5 Rye offers a brighter, more peppery counterpart at a similar collector caliber. Where can I buy Old Carter Batch 5 Rye online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.