{"product_id":"black-maple-hill-single-barrel-bourbon-21-year-old-gold-wax","title":"Black Maple Hill Single Barrel Bourbon 21 Year Old Gold Wax","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 years. Single barrel. Gold wax. Sourced and bottled by Julian Van Winkle III — grandson of Pappy Van Winkle — for the Black Maple Hill label. One of the most sought-after American whiskey collector expressions from the early 2000s golden era of sourced bourbon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBlack Maple Hill is a sourced label that achieved legendary collector status through Julian Van Winkle III's personal barrel selection. Rather than distilling its own whiskey, the Black Maple Hill program enlisted one of bourbon's most respected palates to access and bottle Kentucky's finest aging stocks — including barrels from Bardstown operations with access to exceptional vintage inventory. The combination of Van Winkle's selection expertise and extraordinary aged stocks produced releases that have become benchmark expressions of early 2000s American whiskey collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 21 Year Single Barrel represents the middle tier of the Black Maple Hill age statement lineup — older than the 16 Year small batch and 18 Year Cask R70, younger than the 23 Year. At 21 years, the Kentucky distillate has achieved full oak integration while retaining the grain character that very old bourbon can sometimes lose. The gold wax seal is a premium presentation marker within the Black Maple Hill lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich amber with the deep color of 21 years in white oak.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, and oak — the 21-year maturation producing greater depth and concentration than younger expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harmonious blend of caramel, vanilla, and oak with subtle hints of spice — each sip a journey through the Black Maple Hill heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and smooth — the 21-year Kentucky straight bourbon finish at full expression.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Maple Hill \/ CVI Brands, Bardstown, KY\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSelected by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Julian Van Winkle III\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold wax\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 21 Year compare to other Black Maple Hill age statements?\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Maple Hill released expressions at 16 years (small batch), 18 years (Cask R70 single barrel), 21 years (this expression, single barrel), and 23 years (single barrel 95 proof). The 21 Year sits in the most balanced position — old enough for full oak integration, still retaining the grain character that extreme age can diminish.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is CVI Brands?\u003c\/strong\u003e CVI Brands was the company that licensed and marketed the Black Maple Hill label, working with Julian Van Winkle III for barrel selection and with Kentucky Bourbon Distillers for bottling. The combination of this network produced the classic-era Black Maple Hill releases that collectors prize today.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs 21-year Kentucky straight bourbon commercially rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — most American bourbon is consumed at 4–12 years. Commercially available single barrel expressions at 21 years require either specific ultra-long aging programs or access to legacy barrel stocks. The classic Black Maple Hill releases represent some of the oldest commercially bottled American bourbon from their era.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 21 Year Single Barrel Gold Wax still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In extremely limited quantities. Single barrel expressions are finite by definition and the classic Black Maple Hill era is not being reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does the 21 Year compare to other Black Maple Hill age statements?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Black Maple Hill released at 16yr (small batch), 18yr (Cask R70), 21yr, and 23yr. 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