Widow Jane The Vaults 14 Year Bourbon (2019 Release)

Overall, very good and easy drinking. Subtle hints of oak and vanilla. The texture is soft.

Heavy oak and char, slight vanilla and caramel. I found it very enjoyable at 99 proof. I usually find myself sticking to 110 and higher but this one held its own.

"The Vaults" is a new annual limited release from Widow Jane. A 20-barrel blend of 14+ year old straight bourbons from IN, KY, and TN, that were finished in eight-year air-seasoned American oak casks. 500 cases released in 18 states. Nose - dark brown sugar, oak, red delicious apples, tobacco, leather, cinnamon and cloves Palate - brown sugar, sweet oak, semi sweet chocolate, vanilla, and baking spices. A hint of that earthy note I often get in well-aged MGP bourbons. Finish - the chocolate and sweet oak linger with some smoky charred notes and make for a nice finish. The baking spices are also there faintly (wish there was a bit more). This is quite good, definitely more complex than the regular 10yr old product. Not exactly a value at the asking price though. I have a WJ 12-year MGP Single Barrel from a local store that's almost as good, and was considerably less expensive.