Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask Finish Bourbon 750ML

Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask Finish Bourbon 750ML is a 45.5% ABV Kentucky-sourced bourbon finished in casks from the acclaimed Tequila Ocho distillery. This limited expression layers the depth of a decade-aged bourbon with the bright, earthy character imparted by agave-spirit-seasoned oak.

Quick Facts: ABV: 45.5%  |  Origin: Kentucky, USA  |  Age: 10 Years, Tequila Ocho Cask Finish  |  Distillery: Widow Jane (Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY)

Production & Heritage

Widow Jane was founded in 2012 in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and is now part of the Proximo Spirits portfolio — the same parent company that owns Tequila Ocho. The distillery sources aged bourbon from Kentucky and is renowned for incorporating water drawn from the legendary Rosendale limestone mines of upstate New York. For this expression, a 10-year-old straight bourbon undergoes a secondary maturation in barrels that previously held Tequila Ocho, a terroir-focused highland tequila produced at La Alteña distillery in Jalisco, Mexico by the Camarena family. The shared corporate parentage makes this a natural collaboration, giving Widow Jane direct access to high-quality, single-estate tequila casks.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Butterscotch and toasted oak greet the nose first, followed by a gentle herbaceous quality and hints of roasted agave. A deeper inhale reveals dried fruit and baking spice with subtle minerality.

Taste: The entry is rich with caramel, vanilla, and brown sugar — hallmarks of well-aged Kentucky bourbon. At mid-palate, the tequila cask influence emerges with green pepper, light citrus zest, and earthy agave undertones. The 45.5% ABV carries these flavors with adequate weight without excessive heat.

Finish: Medium-long, with lingering warmth of cinnamon and white pepper giving way to a subtle, slightly savory quality unique to the tequila barrel influence. A soft sweetness and trace of mineral character close out each sip.

How to Drink Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask

Neat or with a few drops of water is the most rewarding approach, allowing the interplay between bourbon sweetness and agave-influenced earthiness to develop fully. A single large ice cube also works well, taming any residual heat while brightening the citrus notes.

• Old Fashioned: The layered complexity of this finished bourbon adds dimension beyond a standard pour, with the agave character complementing Angostura bitters.
• Boulevardier: The earthy, herbaceous undertones from the tequila cask finish pair naturally with Campari's bitterness and sweet vermouth.
• Gold Rush: Honey syrup and fresh lemon accentuate the citrus zest and caramel notes already present in the whiskey.

Best For

• Bourbon collectors exploring innovative cask-finished expressions
• Gifting a whiskey enthusiast who also appreciates quality tequila
• Side-by-side tasting against the standard Widow Jane 10 Year
• Dinner party conversation starter with a genuinely unusual backstory

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask taste like? It delivers classic aged bourbon flavors of caramel, vanilla, and baking spice, layered with earthy agave, green pepper, and subtle citrus notes from the tequila cask finishing period.

How does Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask compare to the standard Widow Jane 10 Year? Both share the same 10-year Kentucky bourbon base, but the Tequila Ocho Cask Finish adds a distinctive savory, herbaceous, and lightly citric dimension that the original expression does not have. The standard 10 Year leans more purely into traditional bourbon sweetness and oak.

Is Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask good for sipping neat? Yes — at 45.5% ABV it sits at a comfortable proof for neat sipping, and the nuanced cask finish rewards slow, attentive drinking more than mixing.

Where is Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask made? The base bourbon is distilled in Kentucky and finished and bottled at the Widow Jane distillery in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, using casks sourced from Tequila Ocho's La Alteña distillery in Jalisco, Mexico.

What foods pair well with Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask? Grilled carne asada plays off the agave and smoky notes; aged Manchego cheese complements the caramel and earthy qualities; dark chocolate with sea salt mirrors the sweet-savory balance; pecan pie aligns with the vanilla and brown sugar character; and roasted mole dishes echo the expression's spice-forward complexity.

What sizes does Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask come in? This expression is available in the standard 750ML bottle size.

Is Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask worth the price? It positions as a premium limited-release bourbon, priced above the standard Widow Jane 10 Year due to the additional finishing step and limited availability. For drinkers interested in cross-category cask experimentation with a well-aged base, it represents a distinctive offering within the finished-bourbon segment.

Why Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask?

What separates this release from the crowded field of finished bourbons is the specificity and quality of the finishing cask. Tequila Ocho is one of the most respected single-estate tequilas in the world, and the shared Proximo Spirits ownership ensures Widow Jane had access to genuine, high-quality barrels rather than generic agave-spirit casks. The 10-year age statement provides a robust, fully developed bourbon foundation that can absorb the tequila influence without losing its identity. For enthusiasts who appreciate both bourbon and tequila, this bottle sits at a genuinely interesting intersection of two traditions.