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Widow Jane
Apple Wood Blended Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #11

Category: Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey

Date Tasted: 7/24/2023

Country: USA

Alcohol: 46.5%

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93 Points

Gold Medal

Exceptional

$49

Widow Jane
Apple Wood Blended Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #11

Category: Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey

Date Tasted: 7/24/2023

Country: USA

Alcohol: 46.5%

Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of macadamia gelato sundae, coconut cream pie, apple tart a la mode with dulce de leche, and caramelized carrots and hay with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity full body and a sleek, compelling, long finish that shows elements of mocha latte, vanilla mint bark, root beer float, and sage. A nicely executed cask-finished Rye Whiskey that deftly uses wood finishing to add sweet creaminess and depth to a spicy foundation.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Fruity, Rich & Spicy
	Aroma:	macadamia gelato sundae, coconut cream pie, apple tart a la mode with dulce de leche, and caramelized carrots and hay
	Flavor:	Same as aromas with elements of mocha latte, vanilla mint bark, root beer float, and sage
	Smoothness:	Smooth
	Finish:	Long
	Enjoy:	Enjoy on its own
	Bottom Line:	A nicely executed cask-finished Rye Whiskey that deftly uses wood finishing to add sweet creaminess and depth to a spicy foundation.

The Producer

Widow Jane Distillery

218 Conover Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231

USA

1 347-225-0130

www.widowjane.com

Their Portfolio

94 •	Widow Jane Oak & Apple Wood Aged Whiskey Distilled From A Rye Mash 45.5% (USA) $44.00.
86 •	Widow Jane 10 Year Old Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45.5% (USA) $79.00.
94 •	Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey 49.5% (USA) $99.00.
88 •	Widow Jane Decadence Maple Cask Finished Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskeys 45.5% (USA) $84.00.
88 •	Widow Jane American Oak Aged Distilled From Rye Mash Whiskey 45.5% (USA) $.00.
92 •	Widow Jane 10 Year Old Blended Bourbon Straight Whiskey Batch #590 45.5% (USA) $79.00.
90 •	Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch #33 46.5% (USA) $109.00.
93 •	Widow Jane Apple Wood Blended Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #11 46.5% (USA) $49.00.
92 •	Widow Jane 2023 Decadence Maple Cask-Finished Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch #16 45.5% (USA) $99.00.
94 •	Widow Jane Paradigm Rye Blended Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #28 46.5% (USA) $49.00.
92 •	Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch #31 46.5% (USA) $109.00.
93 •	Widow Jane Apple Wood Rye Cask-Finished Blended Straight Rye Whiskey Batch #28 46.5% (USA) $49.00.
93 •	Widow Jane Paradigm Rye Blended Straight Rye Whiskey 46.5% (USA) $49.00.
92 •	Widow Jane Baby Jane Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45.5% (USA) $49.00.
90 •	Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey 46.5% (USA) $99.00.
88 •	Widow Jane Apple Wood Rye Cask-Finished Blended Straight Whiskey Batch #62 46.5% (USA) $49.00.
92 •	Widow Jane Paradigm Rye Blended Straight Whiskey Batch #84 46.5% (USA) $49.00.
93 •	Widow Jane Decadence Maple Cask-Finished Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch #2 45.5% (USA) $99.00.
92 •	Widow Jane Baby Jane Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45.5% (USA) $49.00.
87 •	Widow Jane 10 Year Old Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch #835 45.5% (USA) $79.00.
92 •	Widow Jane The Vaults Straight Blended Bourbon Whiskey Batch #4 49.5% (USA) $209.00.
96 •	Widow Jane Black Opal 20 Year Old Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey 49.5% (USA) $499.00.

Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey

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Serve in a Glencairn Ganadian Whisky Glass

About

Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey

Rye Whisky must contain a minimum of 51% rye grain, be distilled at less than 80% ABV (160 proof) and be aged for a minimum of two years in new charred barrels. A small amount of straight Rye whiskey is bottled and marketed, but most of the industry production is blended into other whiskies to give them additional character and structure. Canadians frequently refer to their whisky as "Rye," though it is in fact made primarily from corn or wheat. A Cask-Finished Rye Whiskey will undergo additional maturation in one or more barrels, the previous contents of which contribute to the aromas and flavors of the final product. Examples include but are not limited to used Rum, Cognac, Port, Sherry, Madeira, Stout, and maple barrels.