{"product_id":"rare-character-black-maple-hill-11-year-2026-small-batch-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Rare Character Black Maple Hill 11 Year 2026 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, brown sugar, citrus peel, dried cherry, leather, and baking spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, vanilla, seasoned oak, maple, dried fruit, cinnamon, cocoa, orange zest, and soft rye spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and balanced, with lingering caramel, oak, spice, leather, vanilla, and mature Kentucky bourbon warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducer: Rare Character (Black Maple Hill)\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Small Batch, 2026 Release)\u003cbr\u003eAge: 11 Years\u003cbr\u003eProof: 95 (47.5% ABV)\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Kentucky, USA\u003cbr\u003eSize: 700mL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Black Maple Hill 11 Year 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95 proof (47.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I drink it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Black Maple Hill 11 Year 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"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.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What proof is it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"95 proof (47.5% ABV).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I drink it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"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.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Black Maple Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54079774130544,"sku":"810205351308","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/RareCharacterBlackMapleHill11Year2026SmallBatchBourbonWhiskey700mL.webp?v=1785269188","url":"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/products\/rare-character-black-maple-hill-11-year-2026-small-batch-bourbon-whiskey","provider":"Wooden Cork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}