{"product_id":"black-maple-hill-whiskey-bourbon-16-year","title":"Black Maple Hill 16 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Maple Hill 16 Year Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ultra-premium \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e that revives one of the most legendary names in American whiskey history. Once prized by collectors for its rare, exceptionally aged releases, the Black Maple Hill name has returned under the stewardship of \u003cstrong\u003eRare Character\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending decades of heritage with a modern, meticulous approach to sourcing and bottling extraordinary mature bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged \u003cstrong\u003e16 years in new charred American oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, this limited-release bourbon delivers the depth, elegance, and complexity that only extended maturation can achieve. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e95 Proof (47.5% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers remarkable richness while staying perfectly balanced — never overpowered by oak, but layered with caramel, vanilla, toasted nuts, and dark fruit. Produced in extremely limited quantities, each bottle is built for collectors and bourbon enthusiasts seeking one of the finest mature bourbons on the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with brown sugar, dark caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, and honey, evolving into roasted pecans, leather, cocoa, baked apple, cinnamon, and sweet pipe tobacco — an elegant, deeply layered bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e, expect a rich, silky pour: waves of toffee, crème brûlée, maple syrup, and vanilla custard meet dark cherry, dried figs, toasted almonds, baking spices, and bittersweet chocolate. Mature oak adds real depth without heavy tannins, while espresso and orange zest bring a refined finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe finish\u003c\/strong\u003e is long, warm, and luxurious — caramelized sugar, charred oak, dark cocoa, cinnamon, leather, and sweet vanilla, with gentle spice and toasted oak slowly fading into a lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, brown sugar, vanilla bean, honey, toasted oak, roasted pecans, leather, cocoa, baking spices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toffee, crème brûlée, maple syrup, vanilla custard, dark cherry, dried figs, bittersweet chocolate, espresso, toasted almonds, mature oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegant, charred oak, dark chocolate, cinnamon, leather, sweet vanilla, caramelized sugar, lingering baking spices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRare Character\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Maple Hill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 (47.5% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Charred American Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700 mL \/ 750 mL (market dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtremely Limited Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Maple Hill 16 Year Bourbon is crafted for serious bourbon enthusiasts who value exceptional maturity, meticulous barrel selection, and timeless craftsmanship. Rich, elegant, and extraordinarily complex, this limited-release bourbon honors the legacy of one of America's most iconic whiskey brands while setting a new benchmark for ultra-aged Kentucky bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Black Maple Hill 16 Year Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV), delivering rich flavor with a smooth, balanced drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow rare is this bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Maple Hill 16 Year is an extremely limited release produced by Rare Character, reviving one of the most collectible names in American whiskey history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Black Maple Hill 16 Year taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrown sugar, dark caramel, and vanilla bean on the nose; a rich palate of toffee, crème brûlée, dark cherry, and bittersweet chocolate; and a long, warming finish of charred oak and baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e700 mL \/ 750 mL, depending on market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho produces Black Maple Hill 16 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare Character, which revived the historic Black Maple Hill name to showcase exceptionally mature, hand-selected bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tequilas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49834119201010,"sku":"810205351148","price":979.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/8779\/7400\/files\/Black_Maple_Hill_Bourbon_Small_Batch_16_year_Bourbon_Whiskey.jpg?v=1784950080","url":"https:\/\/raretequilas.com\/products\/black-maple-hill-whiskey-bourbon-16-year","provider":"Rare Tequilas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}