Old Carter Batch 19: what it is and where to find it

Old Carter Batch 19 is a 119 proof bourbon from the Old Carter line, and CBC Liquors in Westford carries it on its shelves. You can see the bottle on its product page, along with Batch 18, and the rest of the line on our Old Carter brand page.

What is Old Carter Batch 19?

Old Carter Batch 19 is a bourbon bottled at 119 proof, which is 59.5 percent alcohol by volume. It comes from the Old Carter line, which releases whiskey in numbered batches rather than as one fixed recipe.

The bottle we carry is OLD CARTER BATCH 19 BOURBON 119 PROOF. Open that page for the current listing at the shop.

Because each release is its own batch, one number can taste different from the next. Batch 19 is one release in that series, and that is how collectors and drinkers usually refer to it.

What does 119 proof tell you about the bourbon?

Proof is twice the alcohol percentage, so 119 proof means 59.5 percent. That is well above the 80 to 90 proof of many everyday bourbons. Whiskey bottled at this strength is often called high proof or barrel strength style, though only the label tells you how a particular bottle was proofed.

Higher proof usually means a fuller, hotter, more concentrated pour. Many people sip it slowly, add a few drops of water, or serve it over one large ice cube to open it up.

It is a bottle for sipping and tasting, not for rushing. Pour small and give it time.

How does Batch 19 compare with Batch 18?

We also carry OLD CARTER BATCH 18 BOURBON 115 PROOF. The obvious difference on the label is proof: Batch 18 is 115 and Batch 19 is 119.

Four proof points is a modest gap, but batches in a numbered series are blended or selected separately, so you should not assume they taste the same. If you are building a set or comparing releases side by side, having both numbers helps.

If you already tried one batch, tell us which. We can point you to what is on the shelf in the same line.

Why do people hunt for bottles like this?

Numbered, limited-style bourbon releases attract people who like to taste each batch, compare them and keep notes. Some want a bottle for a special occasion, others want to complete a run of batches.

That hunt can be frustrating, because a bottle seen online may not be on a shelf near you. Checking with a local shop that stocks the line saves time. Our allocated items page is also worth a look if you are chasing hard-to-find bottles.

How do you check whether it is in stock at CBC Liquors?

Start with the product page for Batch 19 or Batch 18, which shows what we have listed. Our stock changes, so the page is a better guide than anything printed here.

You can also walk in at 142 Littleton Rd in Westford. We are open Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 9 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 10 PM.

With 4,588 products and 1,883 brands in stock, we carry a lot beyond Old Carter, so ask the counter if you want something similar.

Can you pick it up or have it delivered?

We offer pickup, delivery and shipping besides walking in. Pickup hours match our store hours. Delivery runs Sunday 10 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 8:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 9:30 PM.

We serve Chelmsford, Carlisle, Littleton, Acton, Tyngsborough, Lowell, Billerica, Boxborough and Dunstable. See our delivery areas to find your town. Our shipping policy explains how shipping works.

Alcohol deliveries need an adult 21 or older to receive them.

What else should you look at if you like this style?

If high proof bourbon is your thing, browse our full bourbon section, or the wider whiskey category, which includes rye and scotch.

For a bottle that suits a gift, our gift cards are an option when you are unsure which batch someone wants.

Our Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 339 reviews, and our staff are glad to talk bourbon if you stop in.