Widow Jane Aged 10 Years is the flagship of one of America's most distinctive whiskey houses, a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys aged a full decade in new American oak barrels. What sets it apart is the water. Widow Jane proofs its whiskey with pure limestone mineral water drawn from the legendary Rosendale mines of New York, the same cement mines whose stone helped build the Brooklyn Bridge and the base of the Statue of Liberty. That mineral rich water is central to the brand's identity and to the rounded, soft mouthfeel of the finished bourbon. Each release is blended in small batches at the company's Red Hook, Brooklyn home from carefully selected straight bourbon barrels, then hand numbered, so every bottle records its own batch and bottle number on the front label. This bottle is Batch 704,, dated 2022. Bottled at 45.5% ABV (91 proof), it pours a deep russet amber. The nose is inviting and layered, with vanilla, caramel and honeyed oak joined by dried cherry, orange peel and warm baking spice. The palate is soft and rounded, exactly as ten years in oak should deliver, offering brown sugar, dark chocolate, toasted nuts and stewed fruit over a gentle backbone of cinnamon and clove. The finish is long and mellow, with lingering oak, leather and a sweet caramel close, never harsh or drying despite its age. It is a bourbon best appreciated neat or with a single large cube, where the water's soft mineral character and the decade of oak can be read clearly. Presented in the brand's tall clear bottle with its stark black on white label and wax dipped top, it makes a striking gift for any serious bourbon drinker.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
45.5% |
| Proof |
91 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Type |
Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys |
| Age |
10 Years |
| Batch |
704 |
| Bottle |
616 |
| Date |
2022 |
| Maturation |
New American oak barrels |
| Water |
Limestone mineral water, Rosendale mines, New York |
| Blended and Bottled |
Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep russet amber.
Nose: Vanilla, caramel and honeyed oak with dried cherry, orange peel and warm baking spice.
Palate: Soft and rounded, with brown sugar, dark chocolate, toasted nuts and stewed fruit over cinnamon and clove.
Finish: Long and mellow, with lingering oak, leather and sweet caramel.
FAQ
What proof is Widow Jane 10 Year?
It is bottled at 45.5% ABV, which is 91 proof. The proof stays consistent across batches, while the blend itself varies.
What do the batch and bottle numbers mean?
Each release is blended in small batches and hand numbered, so the front label records the batch and the individual bottle number. This bottle is Batch 704, Bottle 616, dated 2022.
What is the Rosendale mine water?
Widow Jane proofs its whiskey with pure limestone mineral water from the historic Rosendale mines of New York, whose cement helped build the Brooklyn Bridge and the base of the Statue of Liberty.
Is Widow Jane distilled in Brooklyn?
The 10 Year is a blend of sourced straight bourbon whiskeys, selected, blended and bottled at Widow Jane's home in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
How should I serve it?
Neat or with a single large cube is best, so the soft mineral character and decade of oak come through.
Where can I buy Widow Jane 10 Year online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
