Old Carter Bourbon Whiskey #93 13 Year Single Barrel 121 Proof

Old Carter Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel #93 13 Year 121 Proof is a 2022-era release from Old Carter Whiskey Co. — the independent project of Mark and Sherri Carter, co-creators of Kentucky Owl. Single Barrel #93 is a 13-year Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at barrel strength 121 proof (60.5% ABV), non-chill filtered, with Sherri hand-labeling every bottle. Thirteen years in barrel puts this firmly in Old Carter's mature expression range — more oak and dried fruit depth than their 12-year batches, with the barrel strength keeping the full character completely intact.

Old Carter's 13-year single barrels occupy the sweet spot of their lineup: enough age to develop genuine complexity and deep oak integration, while still retaining the bourbon grain character that can fade in very long-aged expressions. At 121 proof, this is approachable for barrel-strength enthusiasts but benefits from 5 minutes of rest in the glass.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, dried fruit, leather, warm baking spice
• Palate: Rich and layered — toffee, cinnamon, charred barrel, dark cherry, oily mouthfeel from extended aging
• Finish: Long and complex, oak spice fading to dark fruit and warming sweetness

Product Details

Type	Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel
Producer	Old Carter Whiskey Co., Kentucky
Barrel	#93
Age	13 Years
Proof	121 (60.5% ABV)
Filtration	Non-chill filtered, barrel strength
Size	750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Old Carter single barrels different from their batch releases?

Old Carter's batch releases blend multiple barrels chosen for a specific target flavor profile. Single barrels like #93 come entirely from one cask — nothing is blended or adjusted. The result is a completely unique expression that will never be exactly replicated. It's the reason collectors track individual barrel numbers across Old Carter's catalog.

How does the 13-year age affect the flavor versus Old Carter's 12-year batches?

The extra year in barrel increases oak integration, deepens tannin structure, and pushes the dried fruit and dark chocolate notes further forward. It's not a dramatic leap, but at barrel strength the additional time is clearly perceptible — Single Barrel #93 is noticeably more serious and wood-forward than the 12-year batch expressions.

Is Old Carter bourbon the same as Kentucky Owl?

Related but completely separate. Mark and Sherri Carter co-founded Kentucky Owl and sold that brand in 2017. Old Carter is their independent successor — smaller scale, more hands-on, with every label personally hand-written by Sherri. Different liquid, different identity, same philosophy.