Widow Jane 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon

Widow Jane 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon is a handcrafted American treasure, blending the richest Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana bourbons, proofed with pure limestone water from New York’s historic Rosendale Mines. Bottled in small five-barrel batches, non-chill filtered and aged a full decade, it is renowned for elegance, depth and a sense of place—an impressive gift or refined pour for the true bourbon lover.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Enticing aromas of buttered rye bread, cigar box and butterscotch mingle with rich mince pie. The palate is layered with vanilla pod, salted caramel, dried cherry and sandalwood, wrapped in an oily texture. A finish of brown sugar, spice and charred oak lingers, leaving a warm, harmonious memory of sophistication.

Key Details

• Producer: Widow Jane Distillery (Cacao Prieto)
• Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Region: Kentucky, USA (proofed & bottled in Brooklyn, New York)
• ABV: 45.5%
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: Minimum 10 years in charred American oak
• Serve: Neat, with a splash of water, or over a large cube

Craftsmanship & Story

Widow Jane takes its name from a legendary limestone mine in Rosendale, New York, famed for its pure, mineral-rich water that once built the Brooklyn Bridge and Empire State Building. Reviving lost arts of blending, the distillery hand-assembles each five-barrel batch using select aged bourbons and this iconic water source. From its Brooklyn base—complete with restored brick walls, chickens and even a resident peacock—Widow Jane crafts a bourbon as distinctive as its story.

Special Features

Unlike mass-market bourbons, Widow Jane 10 is assembled only in five-barrel batches and bottled without chill-filtration. Proofed with Rosendale limestone water, it delivers extraordinary minerality and mouthfeel. Its long maturation offers refined notes of fruit, spice and oak, often described as drinking like a bourbon twice its age—making it a standout both on the shelf and in the glass.

Recognition & Accolades

Celebrated as one of America’s finest small batch bourbons, with an impressive medal haul:

• World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon – World Whiskies Awards 2022
• Double Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023 & 2013
• Grand Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023
• Double Gold – TAG Global Spirits Awards 2022
• Best Non-Kentucky Small Batch Bourbon – World Whiskies Awards 2022
• Gold – Whiskies of the World, Tastings.com, and multiple years across international competitions

Such accolades affirm Widow Jane’s reputation as a world-class bourbon for connoisseurs and collectors alike.

Food Pairing

Widow Jane 10 Year shines with smoky barbecue, grilled New York strip or plum-glazed duck, where its cherry and vanilla depth enhances the meat’s richness. Aged cheeses such as cheddar or gouda, charcuterie with prosciutto, or bacon-wrapped dates offer savoury contrasts. For desserts, opt for dark chocolate truffles, pecan pie, crème brûlée or vanilla ice cream, each amplifying the bourbon’s caramel, maple and spice notes.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

With its striking New York heritage, artisanal craft and decade of patient ageing, Widow Jane 10 Year Old is a memorable gift for milestone occasions and a distinguished addition to any fine collection. Complex, elegant and deeply characterful, it offers a sipping experience to be savoured slowly.

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