Rare Character Black Maple Hill 11 Year 2026 Small Batch is an 11-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon from the revived Black Maple Hill lineup, bottled at 95 proof.
Black Maple Hill has long been one of the most recognizable sourced-whiskey names in American bourbon, and Rare Character's 2026 revival brings the label back to its Kentucky roots with selected barrels and classic bourbon character. This 11-year small batch carries more age than the standard revived release, giving deeper mature oak, caramelized sugar, dried fruit, leather, and toasted-barrel depth. Bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV) in a 700mL format.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dark caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, brown sugar, citrus peel, dried cherry, leather, and baking spice.
Palate: Toffee, vanilla, seasoned oak, maple, dried fruit, cinnamon, cocoa, orange zest, and soft rye spice.
Finish: Long and balanced, with lingering caramel, oak, spice, leather, vanilla, and mature Kentucky bourbon warmth.
Specifications
Producer: Rare Character (Black Maple Hill)
Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Small Batch, 2026 Release)
Age: 11 Years
Proof: 95 (47.5% ABV)
Region: Kentucky, USA
Size: 700mL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Maple Hill 11 Year 2026?
It is an 11-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon released as part of Rare Character's revived Black Maple Hill lineup, bottled as a small batch.
What proof is it?
95 proof (47.5% ABV).
How should I drink it?
Neat in a Glencairn to appreciate the mature oak and caramel, with a few drops of water to open it up, or in a premium Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
