Distiller Notes
2022 San Francisco World Spirits Double Gold Medal Winner
From the same starting point as their American Oak Rye, Widow Jane wanted to extend the flavor profile of their rye whiskey into something more. This soothing and fruity rye builds on the round flavor of the American oak barrel with an Apple Wood stave finish that imparts genuine bright apple notes and subtle sweetness. Traditional ryes are peppery, brash, or slightly abrasive. This rye is subtle and when used in a cocktail, allows for a more elegant profile. Non-chill filtered for the finest flavor and aroma, proofed with their very own "hard-yet-sweet" mineral water from the legendary Rosendale limestone mines of Hudson Valley, NY. The pure limestone-filtered mineral content of the water coats the palate for a long, rich finish.
Best enjoyed in a Big Apple Rye Manhattan.
Known for its peppery, spicy bite, Rye serves as the ideal base for cocktails like the Sazerac, Manhattan or Old Fashioned. In order for a spirit to be labeled an American Rye Whiskey, the mash bill must be comprised of at least 51% rye grain. The remainder of the mash is most often a combination of malted barley, wheat or corn. After distillation is complete, the spirit is transferred to unused, charred white oak barrels for a minimum of two years, though many producers choose to age longer.