Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Very Small Batch PLDC-7

Proof: 118.4

Tasting Notes: 

Nose: Sweet-forward, with crème brûlée, peaches, Bananas Foster, caramel custard, and lightly spiced notes. Soft pretzel, chocolate-covered peanuts, toasted marshmallow, light brown sugar, cider donuts, and a touch of apricot eau-de-vie round things out.

Palate: Orange marmalade, dried apricot, marshmallow, and caramelized cinnamon lead into rich custard, brown sugar, and ripe peaches. Dark fruit and black plum add depth to an otherwise pleasantly sweet palate.

Finish: Spiced sugar, green apple, cinnamon, and white pepper transition into white peach, subtle toasted notes, and spiced pecans. A remarkably dynamic, long finish that disguises the proof exceptionally well, with lingering sweetness complemented by persistent spice.

About: Old Carter Whiskey Co. is the personal project of Mark Carter, a longtime creator of fine wines and whiskeys. His wine and spirits journey has evolved over the years, curating a Grand Award winning wine list from Wine Spectator at his hotel and restaurant, Carter House and Restaurant 301 in Eureka, CA. To date, Cabernet vintages from Carter Cellars have earned thirty-four 100-point scores from top critics. In 2012, the world of whiskey came calling when Mark helped resurrect a long-dormant bourbon brand with a Kentucky friend, Kentucky Owl. That brand sold in 2017 but by then, Mark was fully immersed in the craft of blending and producing whiskey, as well as deeply connected to the state of Kentucky. Old Carter Whiskey Co. was born from that devotion. Today, Old Carter produces Straight Ryes, Bourbons, and American Whiskey in micro-batches across Kentucky. Mark personally oversees all aspects of production from crafting blends and selecting single barrels to designing and handwriting each label.