Widow Jane American Oak Aged Whiskey Distilled from a Rye Mash
Widow Jane American Oak Aged Whiskey Distilled from a Rye Mash is a 91-proof (45.5% ABV) whiskey in a 750mL bottle — Widow Jane's rye-mash whiskey aged in full-size American oak barrels with added new oak staves, from the Red Hook, Brooklyn distillery. Non-chill filtered and proofed with limestone mineral water from the Rosendale Mines, it is the distillery's straightforward take on a rye: bold and spicy with a smooth, mellow finish. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 91 proof / 45.5% ABV
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: full-size American oak barrels with added new oak staves
- Origin: Widow Jane Distillery, Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York
- Production: distilled from a rye mash; non-chill filtered; proofed with Rosendale Mines limestone water
Brooklyn's Straight-Shooting Rye
If the Oak & Apple Wood expression is Widow Jane's fruit-forward experiment, the American Oak Aged is its thesis statement: a rye-mash whiskey built on full-size American oak with new oak staves for structure, bottled at 91 proof without chill filtration. The Rosendale limestone water — Widow Jane's signature — rounds the rye's edges without dulling its spice. Shop more rye whiskey or browse the complete Widow Jane collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Cardamom, rum raisin, tropical pineapple, orange peel, and sugar cane.
Palate: Caramel, clove, orange, vanilla, and cinnamon over a spicy rye backbone — butter, cream, and toffee with cherry-wood and olive-oil depth.
Finish: Full-bodied and powerful yet soothing, burnt orange and spice.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat or over ice to appreciate the unfiltered texture, or put it to work in a rye Old Fashioned or Sazerac where the 91-proof spice stands up to bitters and citrus. A fine "summer rye" for ginger-beer highballs too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mash bill of Widow Jane American Oak Aged?
It is distilled from a rye mash — a rye-forward grain bill (not a corn-based bourbon mash).
Is it chill filtered?
No — bottled non-chill filtered at 91 proof, so the bottle may show natural sediment.
How is it different from the Oak & Apple Wood version?
The American Oak Aged uses American oak with new oak staves for a classic spicy rye profile; the Oak & Apple Wood adds fresh applewood staves for orchard-fruit character.
What water does Widow Jane use?
Limestone mineral water from the historic Rosendale Mines in upstate New York.
A bold Brooklyn rye at 91 proof — add Widow Jane American Oak Aged to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, and taste it this week.