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Widow Jane

Est. 2012
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Widow Jane is an American craft whiskey producer based in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, distinguished by its small-batch blending philosophy and a pronounced focus on ingredients, particularly water. The brand is built around the use of exceptionally pure, mineral-rich water sourced from the historic Rosendale limestone mines in New York State, which is used to proof all of its whiskeys and contributes to their rounded texture and balance.

Widow Jane is best known for its bourbon releases, including the 10 Year Bourbon, alongside experimental and finishing-driven expressions such as Decadence and limited editions under The Vaults series. Production emphasizes small blends - often just a handful of barrels - non-chill filtration, and careful control of structure and mouthfeel.

The resulting style is typically rich and layered, with notes of caramel, dark fruit, spice, and oak carried through a long, composed finish. Positioned at the intersection of blending craftsmanship and a strong sense of place, Widow Jane has established itself as a distinctive voice within the contemporary American whiskey landscape.

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