A truly special whiskey is the culmination of a few key characteristics: Experience. Teamwork. Quality in every step. And last but not least, passion.  At Old Carter Whiskey Co, it’s our promise to ensure you can taste our expertise and inspiration with every unique release, and in every sip.

Old Carter is the passion project of “flavor chaser” partners Mark Carter and Sherri Carter, whose beverage industry roots trace back to award-winning careers in the California wine business. After resurrecting the long-dormant bourbon brand Kentucky Owl in 2011, the two were irreversibly hooked on the art of whiskey making and blending. Kentucky Owl sold unexpectedly in 2017, but by then Sherri & Mark were so enamored with the vibrant spirit of Kentucky’s whiskey community, they made a commitment to carry on their love affair with whiskey by making a statement of their own, right in the Bluegrass. And Old Carter Whiskey Co was born.

Headquartered in Louisville, the Old Carter team produces Straight Ryes, Bourbons and American Whiskies in locations throughout Kentucky. Each bottle is personally crafted by Mark and Sherri, who create every blend and select every single barrel program release together.

A truly special whiskey is the culmination of a few key characteristics: Experience. Teamwork. Quality in every step. And last but not least, passion.  At Old Carter Whiskey Co, it’s our promise to ensure you can taste our expertise and inspiration with every unique release, and in every sip.

Old Carter is the passion project of “flavor chaser” partners Mark Carter and Sherri Carter, whose beverage industry roots trace back to award-winning careers in the California wine business. After resurrecting the long-dormant bourbon brand Kentucky Owl in 2011, the two were irreversibly hooked on the art of whiskey making and blending. Kentucky Owl sold unexpectedly in 2017, but by then Sherri & Mark were so enamored with the vibrant spirit of Kentucky’s whiskey community, they made a commitment to carry on their love affair with whiskey by making a statement of their own, right in the Bluegrass. And Old Carter Whiskey Co was born.

Headquartered in Louisville, the Old Carter team produces Straight Ryes, Bourbons and American Whiskies in locations throughout Kentucky. Each bottle is personally crafted by Mark and Sherri, who create every blend and select every single barrel program release together.

Nordés is Galicia’s very own premium gin, which was created as a celebration of its native land and has quickly become a revolutionary gin, taking the familiar to the next level with its authentic feel and exquisite flavour.

Nordés is Galicia in a bottle. One of its secrets lies in the albariño grape, which is used for its base spirit, something which gives it a smooth aroma with notes of fruit and white flowers. It also has 11 botanicals, 6 of which grow wild in Galicia and give it its fresh, balsamic character. The result is a well-balanced flavour which puts it firmly amongst the very best premium gins around, and makes it the perfect treat for enjoying in good company.

Taylor Dry Sherry is light in color and delicate in flavor with nuances of roasted nuts. It is a classically styled pale dry sherry and is delicious as an aperitif.

Italian liqueur prepared following the founder’s recipe with a superb mixture of spices; a Mediterranean taste in pure grape distillate.

Tasting notes

A long infusion reveals a complex, balanced and rounded aroma flavour with a bitter orange aftertaste and a sweet spice finish

A sipping mezcal handcrafted from 7-year and 15-year-old agaves

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Unique blend of cooked maguey, with vague notes of smoke, bananas, and almonds.

Taste: Smooth on the palate. Feels fresh with a slightly salty flavor, as if drinking water from the river. Sweet notes with citrus, caramel, banana, almonds, and peach accents.

AWARDS

Triple Gold Medal for Spirit at MicroLiquor Spirit Awards 2021: “Extraordinary taste. Highest recommendation.”

Triple Gold Medal for design at MicroLiquor Spirit Awards 2021: “Agua Mágica package design is sublime.”

Bronzo Medal 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Aged onsite at some of the oldest warehouses in the state, this 90 proof whiskey is rich in color with a golden-amber hue. Green River is made with locally sourced corn featuring a mashbill of 70% corn, 21% winter rye and 9% malted barley. The higher rye content contributes warming spice notes on the nose and palate.

Maker Notes

Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon leads with a beautiful peach and caramel aroma coupled with apricot and cinnamon. Bursting with flavor, on the palate you’ll find toffee, pastry and hazelnut that guide toward a honeyed finish that’s smooth and balanced. A wonderful take on a classic Kentucky mashbill of 70% Kentucky-grown corn, 21% wheat, and 9% malted barley, the wheated expression lends itself to easy drinking while holding its own distinct character.

Luxardo Espresso Liqueur is a traditional Italian liqueur obtained from a thirty days infusion of a selected variety of fine coffees (Brazil, Columbia, Kenya), with the Arabica type predominating. Enjoy Luxardo Espresso Liqueur either straight up and chilled, or on the rocks.

GMO Free  |  Kosher Certified  |  Vegan friendly

AWARDS

Beverage Testing Institute - USA 90/95 Best Buy 90/95 Best Buy - 2013

Tepozán is one of the few estate-grown tequilas that is fully grown, processed, and hand-bottled at the source.

ALL NATURAL 100% ADDITIVE FREE

Pared down to the essential ingredients of mature blue agave, natural yeast, and volcanic-filtered well water from our estate, we are proud to pour a tequila with absolutely no additives of any kind—just incredible flavor.

TASTING NOTES

Nose: freshly harvested herbs, cooked agave, cinnamon, wet earth

Palate: both green and cooked agave, cracked pepper, balanced minerality, touches of sweet cream butter

Finish: medium bodied, sweet to spicy

Hatozaki Small Batch Japanese Whiskey is a delightful expression that encapsulates the rich heritage of Japanese craftsmanship in distillation. Crafted by the Kaikyo Distillery, it embodies a harmonious blend of malt and grain whiskies, aged in oak barrels to impart a nuanced depth of flavor. Exhibiting a smooth, yet complex profile with hints of caramel, vanilla, and a subtle smokiness, this whiskey pays homage to tradition while embracing modern techniques, offering a memorable sipping experience appreciated by enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

CLYNELISH 10 YEAR OLD SPECIAL RELEASE 2023 SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

Introducing Clynelish 10 Year Old Special Releases 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at natural cask strength - The alluring rhythmic beat of a sweetly honeyed bass anchors a richly composed melody. Gradually, from this sea of smooth harmonies, there comes a call to transcend scales. A solo breaks free, its golden, shimmering tones rising to sublime heights in a haunting, captivating hymn to jazz. The honeyed flavours and smooth, waxy textures of Clynelish play the sweetest of melodies. Along with the mesmerising solo wildcat on the bottle, they inspired our Malt Master to create a whisky to express all the sweet and soulful richness of classic American jazz. Exclusively aged in ex-bourbon American Oak, this expression sings with notes of rich caramel and vanilla spice. Mellow aromas on the nose begin a mineral and maritime theme, then become sweeter and rounder, their golden melody anchored by an earthy bass note. Smooth and sure, the vanilla-sweet, rich and powerful taste is soon shaped by a hint of saltiness and a soaring peppery solo that reaches its smooth crescendo in the long, spicy finish.

TASTING NOTES

PALATE: Smooth and sure, the vanilla-sweet, rich and powerful taste is soon shaped by a hint of saltiness and a soaring peppery solo.

FINISH: Smooth crescendo in the long, spicy finish.

The 2023 Enigma Essence 12 Years Special Release is a celestial masterpiece in Scotch whiskey. With natural cask strength, it unveils a mesmerizing blend of cosmic hues and features an elegant phoenix soaring against a vibrant backdrop. Crafted with uncomplicated yet exquisite ingredients, this whiskey promises an intensely intricate flavor experience. At Enigma Essence Distillery, every detail converges to create an awe-inspiring masterpiece, transcending the ordinary.

Introducing Talisker Special Release 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at natural cask strength - A surge of warmth rises through the current, radiating a sweet, charred undertone. The crash of sea-salt spray against the ship’s bow relights the fire of exploration in determined sailors. Against an unforgiving sea the caravel, an iconic Portuguese sea vessel, forges on, braving harsh elements to reach the farthest corners of the earth. Our Malt Master pays homage to the Portuguese origins of these great seafarer’s ships, by finishing this supreme maritime whisky in a combination of Ruby, White and Tawny port casks. Reigniting our own passion for exploration, this unusual combination of casks brings uncanny balance to a tumultuous Talisker. Rich bright gold lights the fires of desire, while clear maritime notes of sea air carry hints of oyster shell, salt and sand dune on a spicy and peaty base. Surging through them come rich, sweet hints of white grape, dark fruit and dry tannin. In the mouth, these characters merge as one creamy-smooth richly fruity taste, with waves of saltiness, smoke and spice crashing through the intense finish.

TASTING NOTES

PALATE: In the mouth, these characters merge as one creamy-smooth richly fruity taste, with waves of saltiness, smoke and spice crashing through the intense finish.

GLENKINCHIE 27 YEAR OLD SPECIAL RELEASE 2023 SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

Introducing Glenkinchie 27 Year Old Special Releases 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at natural cask strength - Delicate brush strokes record every detail of the blossom, heather and orchard fruit that fell on these bountiful lands during the reign of a great dynasty, creating a vibrant bouquet. A treasured enamelled masterpiece, delicately crafted by expert hands, the porcelain vase is a poetic embodiment of the empire’s rich floral abundance. Our Malt Master drew inspiration from the exquisite porcelain of China’s great dynasties to create the oldest-ever Glenkinchie bottling direct from the distillery. Just as it took countless man-hours to create the precious vases of the great emperors, this rare whisky has been slowly matured for twenty-seven years to achieve an imperiously refined expression of its lush, floral flavours. A hint of fruit as the nose opens conjures an image of the apple orchard, soon joined by light touches of almond and vanilla, before lush meadow-grass aromas develop the floral theme. Smooth and pleasing in texture, the opulent and rounded taste starts lightly sweet and becomes elegantly drying, with a vibrant oaky spiciness that persists in the dry finish.

UNIQUE FEATURES: Distillery-first expression, Glenkinchie 27 Year Old features in SPIRITED XCHANGE, a limited edition Single Malt Whisky inspired by the exchange of global craft and culture for Special Releases 2023.
HOW IT’S MADE: A magnificent floral bouquet blossoms, rich and bright as a delicate masterpiece. Matured in refill American & European Oak barrels and butts.
TASTING NOTES: One of the oldest Glenkinchie releases ever bottled, with clear features remarkably little marked by age, wears a coat of rich spiciness while its grassy heart still beats within.
SERVE: Best served neat, pour 50ml of Glenkinchie 27 Year Old in a whisky glass and enjoy.
OCCASION: Glenkinchie 27 Year Old is a unique gift that stands out within the Special Releases collection, and is perfect for get-togethers with friends or family.

TASTING NOTES

PALATE: A hint of fruit as the nose opens conjures an image of the apple orchard, soon joined by light touches of almond and vanilla, before lush meadow-grass aromas develop the floral theme. Smooth and pleasing in texture, the opulent and rounded taste starts lightly sweet and becomes elegantly drying, with a vibrant oaky spiciness that persists in the dry finish.

OBAN 11 YEAR OLD SPECIAL RELEASE 2023 SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

Introducing Oban 11 Year Old Special Releases 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at natural cask strength - Vivid energy and a vibrant mix of Caribbean cultures collide in a roar of jubilation, amid a euphoric atmosphere. Bright colours burst forth to the parading beat of steel drums. Celebrating the passionate soul of the Caribbean, spinning Soca dancers lift their faces to the tropical sun, exuberant and radiant in the exotic sea air. Inspired by the merging of rhythms in the beating heart of calypso, our Malt Master finished this lively Oban expression in Caribbean Pot Still rum casks. The vibrant combination evokes unexpected tropical notes of sugar cane and mango, which build on Oban’s own clever fusion of the Highland and Island styles. A glint of gold announces the summer sun while the fresh aroma of a sea breeze, backed by notes of citrus and enhanced by hints of tropical fruit and a dry spiciness, quickly brings the carnival closer. On the palate, an oil-smooth texture is accompanied by a joyously sweet, richly fruity and lightly salty taste that dances across the tongue, finishing with an insistently spicy beat.

UNIQUE FEATURES: Distillery-first expression, Oban 11 Year Old features in SPIRITED XCHANGE, a limited edition Single Malt Whisky inspired by the exchange of global craft and culture for Special Releases 2023.

HOW IT’S MADE: A vibrant cacophony of flavours pulsing with hints of tropical fruit and whispers of exotic sea air. Finished in Caribbean Pot Still rum casks.

TASTING NOTES: A bright, lively Oban, retaining the fusion of highland and island styles that defines the distillery character yet skilfully blending in the vivid passions and colours of a rum cask finish.

SERVE: Best served neat, pour 50ml of Oban 11 Year Old in a whisky glass and enjoy.

OCCASION: Oban 11 Year Old is a unique gift that stands out within the Special Releases collection, and is perfect for get-togethers with friends or family.

Introducing Lagavulin 12 Year Old Special Releases 2023 Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at natural cask strength - Thick wisps of aromatic herbal smoke honour the ancient art of tattooing, clouds that slowly disperse in whispers of stories. The sweet scent of ripe plums lingers, as smoky black ink etches an outline of illustrious past generations ascending to legendary heights. Each work of art is a map of historic victories, imprinted on a living canvas. Inspired by the spirit of intensity and pride that shines through a Lagavulin history more than 200 years long, our Malt Master explores the famed symbols of the ancient Mesoamerican art of tattoo, rich in story and significance. The whisky, finished in Don Julio Añejo tequila casks, pulses with herbal flavours ancient and modern, engraving an indelible story. Amid fierce glints of gold, fresh notes of sea air, citrus and ripened berries mingle with intense herbal smoke in an enchanted swirl of heady aromas, while the creamy-smooth and robust texture plays the perfect canvas to a rich palette of swirling flavours. Sweet with juicy plums and a hint of saltiness, then ever more herbal and smokier, the flavours deep-etch their impression for a lip-tingling whisky of legends. Serving Suggestion: The distinctively spicy, dry & clean taste makes an exceptional cocktail such as Julep or Old Fashioned.

UNIQUE FEATURES: Distillery-first expression. Lagavulin 12 Year Old features in SPIRITED XCHANGE, a limited edition Single Malt Whisky inspired by the exchange of global craft and culture for Special Releases 2023.
HOW IT’S MADE: Thick whispers of rich smoke, etched with bright herbs and juicy plums, for an indelible finish. Finished in Don Julio Añejo tequila casks.
TASTING NOTES: To a Lagavulin at its most vigorous, delicious to drink and full of distillery character, the tequila finishing casks have brought indelible layers of bright, herbal smoke and dark plum fruit.
SERVE: Best served neat, pour 50ml of Lagavulin 12 Year Old in a whisky glass and enjoy.
OCCASION: Lagavulin 12 Year Old is a unique gift that stands out within the Special Releases collection, and is perfect for get-togethers with friends or family.

TASTING NOTES

PALATE: To a Lagavulin at its most vigorous, delicious to drink and full of distillery character, the tequila finishing casks have brought indelible layers of bright, herbal smoke and dark plum fruit.

Atanasio Origenes Espiritu Fuerte Blanco Tequila stands as a pinnacle of tequila excellence, embodying generations of expertise and Mexican heritage. Handcrafted in the highlands of Jalisco, this blanco tequila begins with meticulously selected blue agave plants, roasted to perfection in traditional brick ovens. The result is a crystal-clear elixir that tantalizes the palate with sweet agave notes, hints of citrus, and a smooth, lingering finish. A testament to tradition and innovation, each sip encapsulates the essence of Mexico's finest tequila-making craft, inviting moments of celebration and pure indulgence.

Maker Notes

Our Straight Rye Whiskey pays homage to Kentucky Derby Black jockeys Isaac Murphy, Alonzo Clayton, Oliver Lewis, and Soup Perkins. These jockeys paved the way for future Black jockeys, who dominated the sport of horse racing from 1875 to 1903. However, as the Jim Crow laws and segregation began to grow, Black jockeys were not spared; often being denied licenses and facing physical harm. As a result, from 1921-2000, there were no Black riders in the Kentucky Derby. However the legacy of these black jockeys should not be forgotten. Old Hillside takes great pride in honoring the history of the Black jockeys. This rye offers a bold and complex taste of caramel, vanilla, mint and floral while finishes with a slight spice punch. Our light earthy notes complement the extra sweetness during the finish.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Dark amber

AROMA: Bold rye spice and floral notes

TASTE: Caramel, vanilla, mint

FINISH: Slight notes of nutmeg, cinnamon, and mint

AWARDS

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL AT THE 2023 TAG AWARDS

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL AT THE 2023 SAN FRANCISCO SPIRITS COMPETITION

DOUBLE GOLD 2023 SIP AWARDS

Maker Notes

We looked to the orange orchards on the rolling hills of Santa Catarina, Brazil to start. Green and Red Mandarin Oranges have grown in this region for centuries, and it is here that we found the flavors we were seeking. When this fruit is harvested in September, the Mandarin Orange is green in color, yielding an aromatic peel used in cuisines around the world. When these same Oranges are harvested in late December, they yield a reddish fruit that has a floral and intense citrus aroma similar to its cousin, the Tangerine.

Leopold Bros. distills Santa Catarina’s Green and Red Mandarin Oranges separately, blending the two distillates together in the final gin. This allows the two contrasting flavors to work in concert, marrying citrus and floral notes to a piquant finish. In addition to the citrus, we finish the Gin with earthy and savory notes using Orris Root, Juniper, Sri Lankan White Pepper, and South African Rooibos Tea.