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

This bottle is from the bottom of the barrel, and has barrel char sediment in the bottom of the bottle. Kind of cool. The bottle has been open for about a year, but still very full because I did not enjoy it when I first opened it. Time to revisit. Color: Very pale gold. The young age really shows in the color. Nose: Nail polish remove, char, little bit of an apple smell, and a touch of rye. This smells young and harsh. I am pretty sure the char note is from the particulates in the bottom of the bottle even though it was settled when I poured it. Pallet: Watery and thin, slight fruit builds in, but is quickly overshadowed by oak spice and rye that is then dominated by a smokey char. Finish: Char stays around for a while giving way to a slightly unpleasant astringency. The finish is very short. Notes: I would not suggest this whiskey to anyone... There are so many better rye options. Mitcher's, Knob Creek, and Baby Sazerac just to name a few. All three are better quality at or less than the same price.

Woody Smokey and hints of cinnamon and apple

spicy but not my favorite