Old Carter Bourbon Whiskey Batch 1-DC 118.2 Proof

Old Carter Bourbon Whiskey Batch 1-DC 118.2 Proof is a Washington DC-market exclusive small batch release from Old Carter Whiskey Co. — founded by Mark and Sherri Carter, co-creators of Kentucky Owl. The "DC" designation indicates this batch was allocated specifically to DC distribution. Like all Old Carter releases, Batch 1-DC is bottled at barrel strength (118.2 proof / 59.1% ABV), non-chill filtered, with Sherri hand-labeling every bottle. It is a blend of sourced Kentucky bourbon barrels selected when the Carters determine the blend has reached the right character and balance.

State and market-specific batches like 1-DC are particularly collectible because they were produced in small quantities for a single market and never distributed nationally — making them scarcer than the general release batches and important for collectors building a complete Old Carter catalog. The DC market batches are especially notable given the city's significant whiskey retail scene and the prestige of DC-area store picks.