Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release

Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release

Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 59.3% ABV (118.6 Proof) | 750 mL | Kentucky, USA | Very Small Batch | California Exclusive | 1,395 Bottles

Process & Profile
Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release is a California-exclusive bourbon from Old Carter Whiskey Co., built around the brand’s signature approach of marrying a very small number of carefully selected barrels into a highly limited release. Rather than positioning this as a broad-market bourbon, Old Carter keeps the focus on intensity, concentration, and exclusivity, which is exactly what gives this bottle strong appeal for collectors and serious bourbon buyers looking for a market-specific release.

What makes Batch 4-CA especially compelling is the way it combines Old Carter’s bold barrel-strength style with a tighter, allocation-driven format. This release was bottled at 118.6 proof and limited to 1,395 bottles for California, making it a standout for shoppers searching for Old Carter 4-CA, Old Carter California exclusive bourbon, or a very small batch barrel-strength bourbon with real scarcity. 

Tasting Notes

• Nose: rich caramel, dark fruit, seasoned oak, and warm baking spice
• Palate: dense caramelized sweetness, barrel spice, mature oak, and concentrated bourbon depth
• Mid-palate: full-bodied texture with layered sweetness, darker fruit tones, and deeper toasted character
• Finish: long, warming, and bold with lingering oak, spice, and rich barrel-driven intensity

What Makes It Special

• California-exclusive Old Carter Very Small Batch bourbon release
• Bottled at 118.6 proof for a bold barrel-strength profile
• Limited to 1,395 bottles
• Built around Old Carter’s very small batch blending approach
• Strong collector appeal due to named batch specificity and limited market allocation
• A standout bottle for shoppers looking for a harder-to-find Old Carter bourbon release

How to Enjoy
Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release is best enjoyed neat first so the full proof, texture, and layered barrel character can open properly in the glass. Let it rest for several minutes before sipping to bring out more of the caramel, oak, fruit, and spice. A few drops of water can help widen the aromatics and soften the structure without losing the bottle’s intensity. This is also a strong side-by-side tasting bottle if you want to compare it against other Old Carter very small batch market releases and see how this California-exclusive batch stands apart.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release?
Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release is a California-exclusive straight bourbon whiskey from Old Carter Whiskey Co., produced as a very small batch and bottled at barrel strength.

2. What does Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release taste like?
Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release tastes like rich caramel, dark fruit, seasoned oak, baking spice, and concentrated barrel-strength bourbon.

3. What proof is Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release?
Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release is bottled at 118.6 proof, which is 59.3% ABV.

4. How many bottles were released for Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release?
Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release was limited to 1,395 bottles.

5. Where can I buy Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release?
You can purchase Old Carter Straight Bourbon Whiskey Very Small Batch 4-CA 2026 Release directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium and limited-edition spirits.