Widow Jane Decadance 750ML

Widow Jane Decadance 750ML is a 91-proof (45.5% ABV) blended straight bourbon finished in maple syrup barrels, bottled in a 750ml format. This expression earned a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Best in Show award at the 2024 TAG Global Spirits Awards, firmly establishing it as one of the most decorated releases in Widow Jane's portfolio.

Quick Facts: ABV: 45.5% (91 Proof)  |  Origin: Brooklyn, New York  |  Minimum 10-Year Age Statement  |  Distillery: Widow Jane Distillery

Production & Heritage

Widow Jane Distillery operates out of Red Hook, Brooklyn, producing and blending whiskey in one of New York City's most distinctive craft distilling environments. Decadance is a marriage of straight bourbons aged a minimum of ten years, sourced from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana (including MGP stock), then finished in barrels that previously held artisanal maple syrup from Crown Maple, a New York estate producer. The whiskey is proofed with pure limestone-filtered water drawn from the legendary Rosendale Mines of New York and bottled non-chill filtered at 91 proof, preserving the full body and texture imparted by both the extended aging and the maple syrup cask finishing.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Sugared pecans lead the nose, followed by waves of pure maple syrup, birch beer sweetness, and warm charred oak. There is a subtle elegance underneath — hints of honey and orange peel emerge as the whiskey opens in the glass.

Taste: The entry delivers vanilla bean and burnt sugar, rich and immediate. The mid-palate builds with cinnamon bark spice layered over deep maple syrup richness, while rose oil and brown sugar surface toward the peak. The non-chill filtration gives the texture a full, oily weight that carries each flavor through without thinning out.

Finish: Long and gently drying, with brown sugar and buttery shortbread lingering alongside mellow tobacco and aged oak tannins. The maple influence stays present but never dominates, fading into a polished, dessert-like warmth.

How to Drink Widow Jane Decadance

Neat is the ideal serve here — the maple-finished character unfolds gradually at room temperature, and the 91-proof bottling delivers enough intensity without overwhelming heat. A single large ice cube can open up additional vanilla and shortbread notes for those who prefer a slightly cooler sip. For cocktails, the maple and brown sugar backbone makes Decadance a natural fit in an Old Fashioned, where its inherent sweetness reduces the need for added sugar; a Boulevardier, where the bourbon's dessert-forward profile pushes back beautifully against Campari's bitterness; or a Maple Whiskey Sour, where the cask-imparted syrup character integrates seamlessly with citrus and egg white.

Best For

• Gifting a bourbon collector who values unique cask finishes
• After-dinner sipping as a standalone dessert course
• Blind-tasting lineups exploring maple or specialty cask-finished whiskeys
• Celebrating milestones with a competition-winning, small-batch release

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Widow Jane Decadance taste like? Decadance leads with vanilla bean, burnt sugar, and maple syrup richness, supported by cinnamon bark spice and brown sugar, finishing with buttery shortbread and mellow tobacco. Whisky Advocate described it as "a dessert lover's dream" where the finishing cask sweetness is the star.

How does Decadance compare to other maple-finished bourbons? Most maple-finished whiskeys on the market use barrels that held commercial maple products, while Decadance specifically uses casks from Crown Maple, a New York artisanal producer, lending a more refined and less overtly sugary profile. The ten-year minimum age of the base bourbons also gives it significantly more oak structure than many competitors in the maple-finished category.

Is Decadance good for sipping neat? Decadance is built for neat sipping — its 45.5% ABV delivers full flavor without excessive burn, and the non-chill filtration preserves a rich, oily mouthfeel that rewards slow, deliberate tasting.

Where is Widow Jane Decadance made? The whiskey is blended and finished at Widow Jane Distillery in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York. The base straight bourbons are sourced from distilleries in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana, then married and finished in Crown Maple syrup barrels before proofing with Rosendale Mines limestone-filtered water.

What foods pair well with Decadance? Pecan pie accentuates the bourbon's sugared nut and brown sugar notes. Dark chocolate truffles complement the burnt sugar and vanilla bean core. Smoked pork belly mirrors the maple and charred oak character. Aged Gouda echoes the caramel and butterscotch undertones. Crème brûlée creates a layered dessert pairing that highlights the bourbon's custard-like richness.

What sizes does Decadance come in? Widow Jane Decadance is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Decadance worth the price? Decadance positions as a premium expression within Widow Jane's lineup, justified by its ten-year minimum age statement, artisanal maple syrup cask finish, and strong competition credentials including a Double Gold from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a 93-point rating from Tastings.com.

Why Widow Jane Decadance?

The defining differentiator is the Crown Maple syrup barrel finish — a production choice that links two New York artisanal producers and creates a flavor profile that stands apart from standard bourbon or even typical barrel-finished whiskeys. Scoring 93 points from Tastings.com, earning Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Silver at the 2024 World Whiskies Awards, and Best in Show at the 2024 TAG Global Spirits Awards, Decadance has been validated repeatedly at the highest levels of spirits judging. The ten-year-old base stock provides genuine depth and oak maturity that prevents the maple finish from becoming a gimmick, while the non-chill filtration and Rosendale Mines water proofing add textural complexity that elevates each sip. In a crowded field of flavored and finished bourbons, Decadance earns its place through verifiable quality and a production pedigree that connects Brooklyn craft with serious aged whiskey.