Old Carter 12 Year American Whiskey Batch 3 (2020 Release)

This is a masterful blend of 12yr barrels sourced from Indiana with a resulting monster 138.1 proof! At first nose there is almost overwhelming ethanol, but after about 5mL of water, it really changes to a sweet cinnamon Red-Hot candy with vanilla and oak. On the palate the first sip can be overwhelming with alcohol, but again, a little water completely changes it into one of the most amazing, complex, and unique drams I’ve ever had. The tastes start with Cinnamon Red-Hot candy, oak, and vanilla, but then leather, candied bacon, and dark cherries show up, and finally some pickle brine! The finish goes on for days with smooth rye-spice, honey sweetness, and more of that interesting brine. WOW!

Heat and red hots on the nose. More on the palate but the heat isn’t overwhelming given the proof. Cinnamon. Oak. Fairly long finish

Red hot candy. Subtle vanilla and oak give it a week rounded depth. Will seek out again

Holy crap. Amazing pour for 138. Doesn’t taste it. Top notch. Flavor is one of the best.

Less hot but not as good as the other batches ive had

8.45/10