Black Velvet Reserve, an eight-year aged Canadian whisky,is renowned for its remarkably smooth taste, slightly sweeter taste profile , and clean finish. Much of this style is driven by the higher rye content of Canadian whiskies and Black Velvet’s special distilling process.Black Velvet Reserve, an eight-year aged Canadian whisky,is renowned for its remarkably smooth taste, slightly sweeter taste profile , and clean finish. Much of this style is driven by the higher rye content of Canadian whiskies and Black Velvet’s special distilling process.