Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask Finish Bourbon 750ML

Widow Jane 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask Finish Bourbon 750ML is a 91-proof (45.5% ABV) bourbon aged ten years and finished eight months in Tequila Ocho barrels. This release marks the first time any bourbon has been finished in barrels from Tequila Ocho, one of the most respected single-estate tequilas in the world, resulting in a distinctive agave-tinged dimension layered over a rich, oak-driven base.

Quick Facts: ABV: 45.5% (91 Proof)  |  Origin: Kentucky / Brooklyn, New York  |  10 Year, 8-Month Tequila Ocho Cask Finish  |  Distillery: Widow Jane, Red Hook, Brooklyn

Production & Heritage

Widow Jane operates out of Red Hook, Brooklyn, where the distillery hand-assembles bourbon sourced from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee just five barrels at a time. For this expression, the 10-year base bourbon spent an additional eight months in genuine Tequila Ocho casks — access made possible through shared ownership under Proximo Spirits, ensuring authentic single-estate highland tequila barrels rather than generic agave-spirit wood. The finished whiskey is non-chill filtered and proofed with limestone-rich water drawn from the historic Rosendale Mines in upstate New York, a detail that has become a signature of the Widow Jane range.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Overripe agave and marigold open first, followed by layers of black tea, tobacco, papaya, and a bright thread of lime zest. The nose is noticeably more aromatic and lifted than the standard 10 Year.

Taste: The entry delivers chocolate pecan pie richness alongside canela and agave nectar sweetness. At mid-palate, dried mango and stone fruit emerge, adding a tropical brightness that complements the darker oak and spice underneath. The agave-driven character stays subtle but present throughout.

Finish: Medium-long and textured, moving from green peppercorn and mesquite into roasted agave, coffee, and a surprising custard-like flan quality. The interplay between bourbon oak tannins and the savory, herbal agave notes gives the finish uncommon complexity.

How to Drink Widow Jane Tequila Ocho Cask Finish

Neat or with a few drops of water is the most rewarding approach — the non-chill filtered body opens up significantly with minimal dilution, revealing the full range of agave and stone fruit character. For cocktails, three stand out: an Old Fashioned, where the agave and citrus notes add a savory twist to the classic formula; a Boulevardier, where the chocolate and coffee finish complements Campari's bitterness; and a Gold Rush, where honey and lemon amplify the bourbon's dried mango and lime zest dimensions.

Best For

• Bourbon collectors seeking a rare, first-of-its-kind cask finish
• Gifting a tequila-and-whiskey enthusiast who appreciates crossover spirits
• Tasting sessions comparing the standard Widow Jane 10 Year against this finished expression
• After-dinner sipping alongside rich desserts like pecan pie or flan

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Widow Jane Tequila Ocho Cask Finish taste like? The dominant profile is rich chocolate and pecan sweetness with a layer of dried tropical fruit, agave nectar, and herbal complexity from the tequila cask finish. The finish brings coffee, green peppercorn, and a custard-like quality.

How does Widow Jane Tequila Ocho Cask Finish 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 savory, herbaceous, and citric dimension absent from the original. The standard 10 Year leans more purely into traditional bourbon sweetness and oak, while this expression gains brightness and aromatic complexity from the eight-month secondary maturation.

Is Widow Jane Tequila Ocho Cask Finish good for sipping neat? Yes — the non-chill filtered bottling at 91 proof delivers full body and texture that reward neat consumption, and a few drops of water further unlock the tropical and agave-driven layers.

Where is Widow Jane Tequila Ocho Cask Finish made? The base bourbon is distilled in Kentucky and finished and bottled at the Widow Jane distillery in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York. The whiskey is proofed with limestone-rich water from the Rosendale Mines in upstate New York.

What foods pair well with Widow Jane Tequila Ocho Cask Finish? Dark chocolate truffles mirror the cocoa and coffee notes; grilled pork with mango salsa complements the tropical fruit and agave character; pecan pie reinforces the nutty sweetness; aged Manchego cheese bridges the herbal, peppery finish; and flan or crème caramel echoes the custard quality on the close.

What sizes does Widow Jane Tequila Ocho Cask Finish come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle.

Is Widow Jane Tequila Ocho Cask Finish worth the price? This expression positions in the premium tier, above the standard Widow Jane 10 Year, justified by the limited-batch blending process, the rarity of genuine Tequila Ocho barrels, and its status as the first bourbon to receive this particular cask finish.

Why Widow Jane Tequila Ocho Cask Finish?

The single strongest argument for this bourbon is its unprecedented cask finish — no other distillery has released a bourbon matured in Tequila Ocho barrels. That distinction goes beyond novelty: the eight months in genuine single-estate highland tequila wood introduce an agave, stone fruit, and herbal character that complements rather than overwhelms the decade of bourbon maturation underneath. The five-barrel-at-a-time blending in Brooklyn and non-chill filtered bottling preserve texture and nuance that larger-scale operations often sacrifice. For anyone drawn to the intersection of premium bourbon and artisan tequila, this release occupies a category of one.