Widow Jane Whiskey

Beneath the streets near Brooklyn lie the legendary Rosendale mines, where the limestone for Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building was quarried. Today, water from those mines is pumped up to a distillery that took its name from the mine's widow: Widow Jane.

Widow Jane 10 years American Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 45,5%

Item no.: 22227865479-1106-1972693

10-year-old bourbon, proofed down with mineral water from a historic Brooklyn-linked limestone mine.
Expert description
Widow Jane 10 Year American Straight Bourbon Whiskey has matured for 10 years and is proofed with water from the historic Widow Jane Mine, bottled at 45.5%. Widow Jane was created by aerospace engineer Daniel Preston in Red Hook, Brooklyn, where the distillery is now housed in a former chocolate factory. The whiskey's name and signature water come from the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, New York, a historic limestone mine whose cement was used to build both the Brooklyn Bridge and the base of the Statue of Liberty. The mine was named after Jane, wife of the tough mine owner A.J. Snyder, who was beloved by the local community for her kindness. Rosendale limestone contains a higher mineral content than that typically found in Kentucky, and the distillery uses this naturally filtered spring water to proof down each batch.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is full with caramel, dried fruit and spiced oak.
Palate
The palate is round and complex with caramel, honey and a hint of mineral notes.
Finish
The finish is medium to long, warm and lightly sweet.
Specifications
Name: Widow Jane 10 år American Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Widow Jane Distillery
Region/Country: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Type: American Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 45.5%
Size: 70 CL
Age: 10 years
Flavour profile
Full-bodied · Complex · Caramel · Mineral
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Widow Jane Apple Wood Rye 2023 Blended Straight Rye Whiskey 46,5%

Item no.: 22227865479-123456

Apple wood smoke gives this rye whiskey an unusual, fruity complexity.
Expert description
Widow Jane Apple Wood Rye 2023 Blended Straight Rye Whiskey is a blend of rye whiskeys, proofed with the Widow Jane Mine's mineral water, bottled at 46.5%. Widow Jane was created by aerospace engineer Daniel Preston in Red Hook, Brooklyn, where the distillery is now housed in a former chocolate factory. The whiskey's name and signature water come from the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, New York, a historic limestone mine whose cement was used to build both the Brooklyn Bridge and the base of the Statue of Liberty. The mine was named after Jane, wife of the tough mine owner A.J. Snyder, who was beloved by the local community for her kindness. Rosendale limestone contains a higher mineral content than that typically found in Kentucky, and the distillery uses this naturally filtered spring water to proof down each batch.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose offers spiced rye, apple and a hint of smoky wood.
Palate
The palate is spicy and full with rye, caramel and a light smoky nuance.
Finish
The finish is medium to long, spiced and lightly sweet.
Specifications
Name: Widow Jane Apple Wood Rye 2023 Blended Straight Rye Whiskey
Distillery: Widow Jane Distillery
Region/Country: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Type: Blended Straight Rye Whiskey
ABV: 46.5%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: 2023
Flavour profile
Spicy · Rye · Smoky · Full-bodied
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93,75

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81,50EUR

About Widow Jane

Widow Jane is one of New York's newer whiskey distilleries, located in Red Hook, Brooklyn, taking both its name and water source from the historic Rosendale mines upstate. For newcomers it's exciting to taste a whiskey where the water itself has a tangible connection to some of America's most famous landmarks; for collectors, Widow Jane is one of the distilleries enthusiasts keep a particularly close eye on in the growing American craft whiskey scene.

History & Background

The Rosendale mines outside New York once supplied limestone for several of the country's most iconic structures, including the Brooklyn Bridge, the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building. When the founders behind the Red Hook distillery chose a name and water source, they naturally landed on the mines and the female figure, Widow Jane, tied to their history. Water from the mines is used directly in production today, giving the distillery a historical grounding few other American whiskey brands can match.

Production & Style

The whiskey is proofed with water from the Widow Jane Mine, which according to the distillery gives a softer, more mineral character than ordinary spring water.

Signature Style

Mineral, Soft, Caramel
Caramel and a soft, almost silky texture, likely a result of the mine water's high mineral content, give the whiskey its distinct signature.

Facts

Distillery	Widow Jane Distillery
Founded	2012
Pronounced	Wi-dåu Djein
Region	Brooklyn, New York
Country	USA
Water source	Widow Jane Mine, Rosendale
Official website	widowjane.com

Did You Know?

The Widow Jane Mine historically supplied limestone for several of New York's most famous structures, including the foundation of the Statue of Liberty.

Like Widow Jane? You should also try:

Willett, Four Roses and Maker's Mark.

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