Kentucky Owl 11 Year Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #1 — the founding batch of the Kentucky Owl rye program, from the ultra-premium allocated brand built by Mark and Sherri Carter before their transition to Old Carter. Presented at natural proof, non-chill filtered, from 11-year-aged Kentucky straight rye sourced from established Kentucky distilleries.

Kentucky Owl was built on the same philosophy that later informed Old Carter: exceptional aged American whiskey, non-chill filtered, bottled at natural proof, in numbered batches. The Carter family sold the Kentucky Owl brand in 2017, making the earlier batches like Batch #1 among the most collectible expressions in the program’s history — produced under the Carters’ direct supervision before the sale.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sweet pine, honey, nougat, vanilla, cloves, lavender, subtle cedar, and warm oak undertones
• Palate: Rich — nutmeg, cinnamon, peppery spice, vanilla, and anise developing across the palate
• Finish: Gentle cinnamon spice, lingering and warm

Specs

• Producer: Kentucky Owl (Mark and Sherri Carter)
• Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, Small Batch
• Age: 11 years
• Batch: #1 (founding batch)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of Batch #1 in the Kentucky Owl rye program?

Batch #1 is the founding release of the Kentucky Owl rye expression — produced under the Carters’ direct oversight before they sold the Kentucky Owl brand in 2017. Pre-sale Carter-era Kentucky Owl batches are the most historically significant in the program, with Batch #1 as the founding expression.