Widow Jane 10 Year Old, New American Oak Cask, Batch No. 16, 2018, 45.5%

The rye and baking spices give the sweet cream, vanilla and maple a useful counterpoint. Oak and dark fruit add depth, and the lingering oak and spice keep the finish from sounding overly sweet. That balance works for my taste.

Reviewed by slowtrain.tram

Nose

Oak, Leather, Chestnut, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Patisserie cream, Dried dark cherry, Chocolate

Palate

Sweet cream, Aged oak, Rye spice, Honey, Vanilla, Maple, Baking spices, Dark fruit, Creamy mouthfeel

Finish

Lingering oak and spice, Charred oak, Molasses, Ginger, Subtle menthol