Widow Jane 10 Year Straight Bourbon

Cherry, Light Char, Vanilla

The Widow must have been French, with the toasty bread notes and the creme brûlée foundation. There are some distant fresh cherry notes discernible. It's smooth and easy to sip. Edit: I've now let it breathe for a while (30-45 minutes) and it's lost a lot of its charm somehow. The creamy brûlée has given way to more cherry, oak, and spice. More rye feeling than bourbon. Absolutely not worth the price paid. Not terrible, but wouldn't buy again.

Nose of faint sweet bread Palate of light baking spices and buttered bread Finish is short of light oak and clove Pleasant enough pour

Little vanilla, fruit, and then a great oak presence. Really enjoy the complexity, up to the top of my list.

5 stars is rare for me, but this is it. Bourbon foundations are all here, but with a deep cherry flavor that cannot be beat. This is an anytime sipper and one to share with those looking to go beyond the basic pour. It could easily be a dessert bourbon with the sweet, smooth finish this delivers. A steal below $70.