{"product_id":"rare-character-black-maple-hill-2026-small-batch-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Rare Character Black Maple Hill 2026 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Character Black Maple Hill 2026 Small Batch is a Kentucky straight bourbon marking the revival of the classic Black Maple Hill label, bottled at 95 proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReintroduced by Rare Character, Black Maple Hill returns with a focus on Kentucky whiskey, sourced-barrel selection, and a classic bourbon profile built around balance, depth, and drinkability. Rather than a fixed age statement, this small batch is built on barrel selection, with each barrel evaluated for depth, structure, and presence. Bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV) in a 700mL format, it delivers a classic Kentucky bourbon profile with historic name recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, brown sugar, citrus peel, honey, and soft baking spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, toffee, oak, dried fruit, caramel, orange zest, cinnamon, and gentle rye spice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced and warming, with lingering caramel, oak, spice, vanilla, dried fruit, and classic Kentucky bourbon sweetness.\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\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 2026 Small Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a revived Black Maple Hill Kentucky straight bourbon from Rare Character, bottled as a small batch at 95 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it age stated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — this small batch release is not listed with a fixed age statement; the revived lineup also includes a separate limited 16-year expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I drink it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeat in a Glencairn, over a large ice cube, or in an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Boulevardier, or Whiskey Sour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Black Maple Hill 2026 Small Batch?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is a revived Black Maple Hill Kentucky straight bourbon from Rare Character, bottled as a small batch at 95 proof.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it age stated?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, this small batch release is not listed with a fixed age statement; the revived lineup also includes a separate limited 16-year expression.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How should I drink it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Neat in a Glencairn, over a large ice cube, or in an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Boulevardier, or Whiskey Sour.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Black Maple Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54079775015280,"sku":"810096403896","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/files\/RareCharacterBlackMapleHill2026SmallBatchBourbonWhiskey700mL.webp?v=1785269208","url":"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/products\/rare-character-black-maple-hill-2026-small-batch-bourbon-whiskey","provider":"Wooden Cork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}