Old Carter Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Strength Small Batch #8 115.8 Proof - Old Carter Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel Strength Small Batch #8 115.8 Proof a new project from co-creators of famous Kentucky Owl bourbon. This small batch blend has notes of crackling creme brulee, root beer and red hots, candied bacon, a smack of leather, a whiff of tobacco and then toasted hazelnuts at the very end.