Widow Jane Whiskey Distilled From a Rye Mash Oak & Apple Wood Aged

This whiskey has a clover honey color, and thick watery legs dribble down the glass. The nose is green and fruity starting out with light nail polish, green pine, green apple, dill, and sawdust. The palate is thin, dry, and fruity namely with apple and pear, fruit gushers, and strawberry. The finish is short, hot, and tangy with a taste of mango.

The nose is not full of surprises, with apple, cinnamon and light oak. Use of applewood in the aging shows throughout with tart apple on the front of the pallet and warmer, baked apple on the middle and back of the pallet. A few sips brings out a touch of orange and more cinnamon. Noticeably younger with a softer finish than you might expect from a rye. Regardless of these late notes it remains heavily apple-forward throughout, limiting its complexity.

Short finish with Apple notes. Not bad for a younger bottle.

(Total Wines Store Pick - Single Barrel) This is an excellent rye. Smooth and bold, coats the mouth with a spicy long finish and leaves me wanting more.