Widow Jane

Widow Jane is a standout in the world of American whiskey, marrying the heritage of Kentucky distilling with the character and craft of Brooklyn, New York. Founded in 2012, the brand takes its name from the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, New York—a legendary limestone quarry whose mineral-rich water is used to proof every bottle. This unique water source, along with meticulous blending and sourcing, gives Widow Jane its unmistakable flavor profile and identity.

The brand is best known for producing small-batch bourbons and ryes that emphasize bold, complex character. While many of the whiskeys are sourced from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, they’re all meticulously blended, proofed, and bottled in Brooklyn. Each batch is non-chill filtered and bottled at high proof, preserving its natural texture and robust flavor. Signature notes of dark cherry, orange peel, spice, and rich oak make Widow Jane bourbons deeply expressive and layered—ideal for sipping neat or on the rocks.

Among its flagship offerings are the 10 Year Straight Bourbon, a hand-assembled blend of rare barrels; Decadence, finished in maple syrup barrels; and The Vaults, a limited series showcasing some of the oldest and most exquisite whiskeys in the brand’s reserves. These expressions reflect Widow Jane’s obsession with quality, age, and artistry.

With its commitment to sourcing the finest ingredients and finishing with New York attitude and ingenuity, Widow Jane represents a bold and elevated approach to American whiskey. It’s a brand that respects tradition while rewriting the rules, bottle by bottle.