{"product_id":"old-carter-straight-rye-small-batch-15-118-proof","title":"Old Carter Straight Rye Small Batch 15 118 Proof","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #5a1f1f; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eOld Carter Straight Rye Whiskey — Batch 15\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eSmall Batch, Barrel Strength, Hand-Selected Barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eOld Carter Whiskey Co. built its reputation on small batches of hand-selected barrels, and this Straight Rye continues that tradition. Bottled in Louisville, Kentucky, Batch 15 is drawn from a carefully chosen selection of barrels and bottled at full barrel strength — no chill filtration, no proofing water — delivering a bold, high-proof rye at a commanding 118 proof (59% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eEach bottle from this batch is individually numbered, with this release drawn from a run of 3,065 bottles total. As with every Old Carter release, the small-batch, hand-selected approach means each batch carries its own distinct character, making Batch 15 a genuine one-time expression for rye whiskey collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #5a1f1f; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBold rye spice and black pepper, layered with dark caramel, toasted oak, and a hint of dried fruit, carried by the high proof into a long, warming, spice-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #5a1f1f; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eWhy Collectors Seek This Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall batch of hand-selected barrels, bottled at full barrel strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at a bold 118 proof (59% ABV) — uncut and unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually numbered bottle from a limited run of 3,065\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatch 15 carries its own distinct character — no two batches are alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA favorite among rye whiskey collectors for its intensity and small-batch rarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #5a1f1f; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e6d5d5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eStraight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e6d5d5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e6d5d5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBottle Run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e3,065 Bottles, Individually Numbered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e6d5d5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e750mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e6d5d5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e118 Proof (59% Alc. Vol.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e6d5d5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eSmall Batch, Barrel Strength — Uncut and Unfiltered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBottled In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eLouisville, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 20px; font-style: italic;\"\u003ePlease drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SECTION --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #5a1f1f; margin-top: 45px; border-top: 1px solid #e6d5d5; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat does \"barrel strength\" mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBarrel strength means the whiskey is bottled at the proof it reaches naturally inside the barrel, with no water added. This batch is bottled at 118 proof (59% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHow many bottles were produced in this batch?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBatch 15 was bottled in a limited run of 3,065 individually numbered bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWill Batch 15 taste the same as other Old Carter batches?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNot exactly. As a small batch bottled from a hand-selected group of barrels, each Old Carter batch carries its own distinct character, so proof and flavor profile can vary from batch to batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eIs this rye filtered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNo. This batch is bottled uncut and unfiltered at full barrel strength to preserve its natural flavor and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhere is Old Carter Rye produced?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eOld Carter Whiskey Co. bottles this release in Louisville, Kentucky, from hand-selected barrels sourced for the brand's small-batch program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Carter","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":50710369730753,"sku":"OLD-CARTER-RYE-WHISKEY-BATCH-15","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/6290\/9518\/files\/OldCarterStraightRyeSmallBatch15118Proof.png?v=1791570229","url":"https:\/\/www.nestorliquor.com\/products\/old-carter-straight-rye-small-batch-15-118-proof","provider":"Nestor Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}