I'm a fan of Widow Jane bourbon, and I looked forward to this particular expression. I was excited enough about it to actually go and chase down a bottle halfway across town. Let's see what I got myself into... This taste is neat and from a Riedel Vinum cognac glass. The bottle has been open about a week. A swirl shows thick sheeting and slow tears. I anticipate a rich mouthfeel. The maple syrup note is prominent, but quite luscious and inviting. The nose also brings notes of caramel, vanilla bean ice cream, creamed corn, wet oak wood and spun sugar. This whiskey is a sophisticated candy in a fancy glass! The maple really takes a back seat on the tongue. Up front I get classic bourbon notes of brown sugar, vanilla, clove, light cinnamon, and faint allspice. The finish is short, sweet and with a clean fade that leaves a creamy sweetness and faint echoes of maple syrup. This is exactly what I expected. Widow Jane 10 yo is a very good bourbon in my book. The finish builds on that solid foundation and adds layers of complex aroma, shadows of autumn fruits and a beautifully balanced blush of syrup. This is a great dram to end a meal or end an evening. Recommended for those times you want something sweet and strong.