Rare Vintage Black Maple Hill • 16 Year • Single Barrel • Cask No. 128 • 95 Proof
A rarely seen and highly sought-after release, Black Maple Hill 16 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Cask No. 128 represents an exceptional example from the legendary early era of Black Maple Hill.
Black Maple Hill earned a devoted following among bourbon collectors for its limited releases of mature, carefully sourced American whiskey. Produced as a non-distiller producer (NDP), the brand became particularly celebrated for older-age-stated bourbons released in small quantities—many of which have become increasingly difficult to locate today.
This expression carries an impressive 16-year age statement and was bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV). After sixteen years of maturation, the 95-proof bottling strength offers an elegant balance between mature oak character and the underlying sweetness and richness of well-aged Kentucky bourbon.
The designation Cask No. 128 identifies the individual barrel from which this whiskey was bottled, adding another layer of provenance and collectibility to an already scarce Black Maple Hill release.
Tasting Profile
Expect the deep, developed character associated with long-aged bourbon: caramelized brown sugar, vanilla, seasoned oak, dark fruit, leather and baking spice, followed by a mature, lingering finish. At 95 proof, the whiskey should present its substantial age and oak influence without the intensity often associated with barrel-proof releases.
Bottle Details
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Brand: Black Maple Hill
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Expression: 16 Year Single Barrel Bourbon
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Cask: No. 128
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Age: 16 Years
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Proof: 95 Proof
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ABV: 47.5%
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Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Bottling: Single Barrel
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Size: 750mL
Black Maple Hill’s older age-stated single-barrel releases occupy a special place in the history of America’s sourced-whiskey era. With its 16-year age statement, individual Cask No. 128 designation and 95-proof bottling strength, this is a compelling opportunity for collectors searching for increasingly scarce vintage Black Maple Hill bourbon.
A rarely encountered bottle from one of the most collectible names in vintage sourced American whiskey.
