Widow Jane Aged 10 Years is the flagship bourbon from the same-named label, which sources its whiskeys however proofs and bottles them in Purple Hook, Brooklyn.
It pours medium copper in shade, and has a nostril that’s all toasted brown sugar, oak and caramel, plus a darkish, sticky sweetness that places me within the thoughts of Fig newtons: vanilla, shortbread cookies, and figs of their juice.
The bourbon proves luscious on the tongue and surprisingly silky in texture. It begins on an oaky observe with maple syrup, then strikes to the middle with wealthy vanilla, caramel, and baking spices earlier than thickening to brown sugar, caramel, and candy vanilla extract on the again—in different phrases, one thing like chewing on a Cow Tail. The end brings out backing spices and cinnamon, but stays considerably gentle and buttery. Somewhat than going out with a bang it settles for one thing extra refined but substantive.
It must be famous that the end carries some size to it, however is extra delicate than the drinker would possibly count on based mostly on the beginning of the expertise. This may occasionally disappoint these searching for extra of a pop, however please those that want a softer exit. Nonetheless, there’s no lack of taste on the palate.
★★★
Stats:
–45.5% ABV
–$70
