Rare Character Black Maple Hill 2026 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
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Rare Character Black Maple Hill 2026 Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is a limited-release Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV) in a 700mL bottle. The 2026 release revives the Black Maple Hill name under Rare Character, offering a classic, approachable bourbon profile designed for sipping.
Tasting profile:
- Nose: Vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and subtle sweetness.
- Palate: Smooth caramel and vanilla balanced by toasted oak and gentle baking spice.
- Finish: Medium-length, warm, with lingering vanilla, oak, and spice.
At 95 proof, it offers enough intensity to showcase the bourbon's character while remaining approachable neat, over a large cube, or in a classic Old Fashioned. The 2026 Small Batch release is distinct from the 11-Year Black Maple Hill expression, which is also offered in a 700mL format.
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Bottle details
| Type | Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rare Character |
| Strength | 46% ABV (92 proof) |
| Bottle size | 700 ml |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a Kentucky straight bourbon from Rare Character, a limited small batch release for 2026 that brings the Black Maple Hill name back to the shelf. The profile is classic and easygoing. Rich vanilla and caramel come first, with toasted oak and warm baking spice behind them and a subtle cinnamon note on a smooth, full-bodied palate. The finish stays warm and lingering, carrying oak, vanilla, and gentle spice. That balance makes it a comfortable pick for someone building a first serious bourbon shelf. The revived name also gives collectors a reason to set it beside the 11-Year Black Maple Hill expression and compare the two. It has enough intensity to hold its own neat, yet it softens nicely over a large cube and fits naturally into an Old Fashioned. We carry it because it delivers what a good small batch bourbon should: sweetness, oak, and spice in proportion, with a story worth telling when you pour it.
Pairs well with
- Pecan pie — The pie's toasted nuts and brown-sugar filling echo the bourbon's sweet caramel and toasted oak.
- Smoked brisket — The bourbon's warm baking spice and oak stand up to smoky, savory bark, and its vanilla sweetness rounds out the meat.
- Cold-weather fireside evening — A warm, lingering finish of oak, vanilla, and gentle spice makes it a natural slow sipper on a chilly night.
Questions about this bottle
What kind of whiskey is this?
What kind of whiskey is this?
It is a limited-release Kentucky straight bourbon, bottled as a 2026 Small Batch release. It revives the Black Maple Hill name under Rare Character and is designed for sipping, with a classic, approachable bourbon profile.
What does it taste like?
What does it taste like?
Expect rich vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and warm baking spice on the nose. The palate is smooth and full-bodied, with sweet caramel, vanilla, oak, and subtle cinnamon. The finish is warm and lingering, with toasted oak, vanilla, and gentle spice.
How is this different from the Black Maple Hill 11-Year?
How is this different from the Black Maple Hill 11-Year?
The 11-Year is a separate, age-stated Black Maple Hill expression. This bottle is the 2026 Small Batch release, which is distinct from it. Both are offered in a 700mL bottle, so they make an easy side-by-side tasting pair.
Is it better neat or in cocktails?
Is it better neat or in cocktails?
It works both ways. Neat is the best way to appreciate its vanilla, caramel, oak, and spice. A large ice cube mellows the proof while keeping its character. The caramel and baking-spice profile also suits an Old Fashioned, and it pairs nicely with citrus in a Whiskey Sour.
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