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Bourbon Review: Widow Jane 7 Year Old Bourbon

We review Widow Jane 7 Year Old Bourbon, a sourced release distilled in Kentucky and bottled in New York with water from the historic Widow Jane Mine.

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  • Carin Moonin is a Portland-based whiskey enthusiast and writer.
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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Its color resembles mead, and is slightly orange, like a once-washed coffee stain on a white t-shirt.
Nose:
Fresh paper, art supplies, a picture frame shop. Bookstores! They still exist. For where else could you get that wonderful aroma of putting your nose into a brand-new, intact-spined hardback book? Perhaps this whiskey could substitute in a Kindle pinch.
Palate:
Mossy, a little earthy, followed by a hint of seawater or unflavored salt-water taffy. Quite smooth, which is welcome at 45.5% (90 proof). In the finish there’s subtle pepper, with an overlay of lemon, as if it’s already had a twist added to it. Conclusion: The Widow Jane 7-year isn’t a standout in any particular way—but that’s one of its attributes. Sometimes it’s totally fine to not be a superlative. It’s pleasant, though not meek; friendly, but not boring. This is a solid choice, though not inexpensive at around $60-70 a bottle (craft! artisanal! Portland and Brooklyn vernacular!). Widow Jane 7-year is well-made and tasty, if not ohmigod. FINAL SCORE: 87/100
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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