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Learn MoreWidow Jane Straight Bourbon Whiskey 12 Years is a captivating 99-proof single-barrel bourbon from Brooklyn's Widow Jane Distillery, sourced from elite casks and finished with mineral-rich limestone water for unparalleled depth. Bursting with dark fruits, caramel, vanilla, cherry, oak, and spicy rye notes alongside crème brûlée sweetness and a creamy, evolving finish, its 12-year age in virgin American white oak delivers bold complexity that punches far above its proof. Bourbon lovers crave it for the explosive fruit bomb aromas, nuanced flavors rivaling rarer pours, and that magical, lingering taste—snatch a bottle before it's gone.
Widow Jane 12 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a high-rye, single-barrel bourbon sourced from MGP in Indiana, aged 12 years in new charred American white oak barrels. Bottled at 99 proof (49.5% ABV), it's hand-selected from exceptional casks and proofed with mineral-rich limestone water from New York's Rosendale mines. This non-chill filtered expression delivers a tawny hue and intense complexity.
Dark caramel, ripe cherries, candied citrus, roasted vanilla, and ginger mingle with dried berries, licorice, oak, tobacco, and a minty fog. Swirling reveals nutty prunes, dates, peaches, dark chocolate, and toasted oak for a sherry-like fruit depth.
Explosive waves of caramel, dried fruits, vanilla buttercream, roasted oak, tobacco, cinnamon, clove, and chocolate burst forth with funky sweetness and blueberry richness. Chewing amplifies honey, citrus, candied ginger, and licorice, balanced by subtle heat that enhances the bold, Armagnac-inspired profile.
Lingering caramel, oaky dried fruits, chocolate, and tannins evolve into honey, starfruit, pineapple, mint, and bubblegum. The extended aftertaste showcases creamy persistence with tobacco and cinnamon echoes.
This bourbon stands out for its private single-barrel selection, capturing a "deeper, darker" side of Widow Jane with extraordinary promise. The unique New York limestone water adds mineral nuance to the high-rye MGP juice, yielding intense dark fruits, crème brûlée, and a creamy mouthfeel unmatched in sourced expressions. Rare and account-specific, it's a collector's gem blending Brooklyn craftsmanship with Indiana heritage.
Savor neat or with a splash of water to unlock its viscous fruit layers and minty intrigue. Ideal for sipping fireside or in a high-proof Old Fashioned to highlight its tobacco and spice. Serve at room temperature in a Glencairn glass for optimal aroma revelation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Widow Jane 12 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
Widow Jane 12 Year is a 99 proof single barrel bourbon sourced from MGP in Indiana and finished with mineral water from the Rosendale mines of upstate New York. It's selected from the distillery's favorite casks that show special promise and represents a darker, more complex expression of Widow Jane's bourbon lineup.
What are the key specifications?
This whiskey is bottled at 49.5% ABV and aged 12 years in virgin American white oak with a high rye mash bill. It's non chill filtered and only available as a private barrel selection at select accounts.
What flavor profile can you expect?
The whiskey delivers rich dark fruits, caramel, vanilla, candied citrus, tobacco, oak, and chocolate on the palate, with a long finish featuring hints of honey, citrus, and mint.
What makes Widow Jane unique?
The distillery uses mineral water from New York's Rosendale mines to proof their whiskey rather than standard water, similar to Sagamore Spirit's approach with their rye. Widow Jane is also known for using non GMO ingredients, including their proprietary "Baby Jane" heirloom corn in other expressions.
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