Rare in the world of wine and spirits, Mark and Sherri Carter embody a perfect blend of fortified work ethic, barrel-proof talent, and small-batch charm. Some people make delicious wine. Others make great whiskey. The Carters do both.
After earning a string of 100 point scores for their Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, the Carters shifted their gaze to the spirits game. They started by reviving the long-dormant Kentucky Owl Brand (aka “The Wise Man’s Bourbon”), originally in operation from 1879 to Prohibition. After elevating Kentucky Owl to cult status, the Carter’s sold in 2017 and went out on their own.
Old Carter launched in 2018. They specialize in small-batch straight rye, bourbon, and American whiskey. Whether it be blending, barrel selection, or label design, Sherri and Mark handle all aspects of the business. They even handwrite rickhouse specifications at the bottom of each bottle.
Equal to their efforts, the whiskey is astounding.
“Old Carter Whiskey Co. is focused on creating totally unique, very small-batch, straight rye and bourbon whiskies. We create our spirits from the heart, each one a single expression of what we love."
- Mark & Sherri Carter