Widow Jane Oak & Apple Wood Aged Whiskey Distilled from a Rye Mash
Widow Jane Oak & Apple Wood Aged Whiskey Distilled from a Rye Mash is a 91-proof (45.5% ABV) whiskey in a 750mL bottle — a rye-mash whiskey from Widow Jane Distillery in Red Hook, Brooklyn, aged in once-used 10-year bourbon barrels alongside fresh-cut applewood staves. Non-chill filtered and proofed with limestone mineral water from the historic Rosendale Mines in upstate New York, it layers orchard-fruit sweetness over a classic rye grain backbone. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 91 proof / 45.5% ABV
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: once-used bourbon barrels with fresh applewood 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
Applewood Staves, Brooklyn Character
Widow Jane built its name on water drawn from the Rosendale Mines — the same limestone source that helped build the Brooklyn Bridge — and this rye-mash release shows what that water does for a dual-wood whiskey. The used bourbon barrels bring caramel and vanilla; the fresh applewood staves layer in baked apple, cider, and a whisper of orchard smoke, softening the rye's traditional bite into something soothing and fruit-forward. Compare it with other rye whiskey, or explore the full Widow Jane lineup at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Apple cider, clover honey, and orange peel with cardamom, rum raisin, and a faint tobacco-leaf thread.
Palate: Brown sugar, vanilla, and baked apple up front, rye spice asserting at mid-palate with white pepper and a touch of smoke; almond and apricot round it out.
Finish: Crisp apple and Demerara sugar, long and warming.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a rocks glass to catch the applewood influence, or over a single large cube — it also makes a distinctive Manhattan, where the baked-apple notes play beautifully against sweet vermouth. One drop of water opens the orchard-fruit aromatics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is rye-mash whiskey?
A whiskey distilled from a mash bill dominated by rye grain rather than corn — spicier and grain-forward compared to bourbon.
What proof is Widow Jane Oak & Apple Wood Aged?
91 proof (45.5% ABV), non-chill filtered.
What do applewood staves do to whiskey?
Fresh-cut applewood staves added during aging layer orchard-fruit sweetness, baked apple, and a gentle smoky fruit note over the rye's spice.
Where is Widow Jane made?
Widow Jane Distillery in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, proofed with limestone mineral water from the Rosendale Mines.
Ready to taste Brooklyn's fruit-forward rye — order Widow Jane Oak & Apple Wood Aged Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.