Imported. Estd. 1951. Blended at birth, distilled and aged three years in oak under the supervision of the Canadian government. Aged 3 years. After perfecting hid recipe and maturing the distinct blend in oak barrels, Master distiller Jack Napier drew a glass. reveling in the taste, he pronounced it Black Velvet, epitomizing this smoothest of blended Canadian whiskies. blackvelvetwhisky.com. Recycle bottles. 40% alc. by vol. (80 proof). Imported by and bottled for Black Velvet Import Co. Product of Canada.