Very Olde St. Nick Winter Maple Whiskey was bottled by Julian Van Winkle and Kentucky Bourbon Distillers exclusively for the Japanese export market back in the early 2000s. Back then, the Japanese market was much more interested in super-aged bourbons than the the American market, unlike present times.. These bourbons and ryes likely came from some of the same sources that went into the legendary Willett and Black Maple Hill bottlings from that era. This unique expression combines a rare 7 year old rye whiskey with a hint of fine, first-tap, maple syrup. Sure to be a winter favorite, this whiskey provides heavy notes of cinnamon, caramel, maple, and a touch of clove.