Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen Small Batch Bourbon (Fall 2021)

Smooth, slight dry, notes of vanilla

I liked it better neat versus with a couple small ice cubes. The couple of ice cubes seemed to really change the taste vs without.

First tried this on my annual Florida trip. Of four of us tasting, I was the only one to like it, so Frank gave me the bottle, I brought it home and stuck it in the cabinet. Found it again today. While I like it, $100 is way heavy for what it delivers. So there's three 13 year old bourbons from IN, TN ans KY. I am guessing MGP high, Dickle and who knows on the KY component. Given what's in there, I expected more. It's got a nice rich vanilla-caramel nose but lacks depth. Same on the palate and the finish is disappointing, quite bitter. I like it but more like a $40 bottle.

Very approachable. The slightest rye spice on the palate is met with baking spices, caramel, and brown sugar that are accented with some light fruity notes.

This one seems to be polarizing. Im finding it to be decent but expected more from a 13yr bourbon. Its got some thin caramel and coconut milk with a heavy handed barrel influence. I do get a bit of Dickel flair with smoky vanilla and hint of flintstone. Dries out to bitter tannins on the too quick finish. Overall over-oaked and lacking deep bold flavors you hope for at price point. Honestly grab some Dickel BIB or even #12 if you like this profile. You'll get a better whiskey and save some $$ at the same time.......74/100.....not bad but way overpriced for what you get....another thanks to sooner for sample