Widow Jane Black Opal 20 Year Mizunara Finish
99 proof
20 years
Bourbon (blend)
Widow Jane (New York)
$500
Nose
Antiqued and dusty character suggesting history and careful aging; floral and savory layers with prominent vanilla; hints of cherry; a sophisticated, old-whiskey nose.
Palate
Creamy and sweet with creme brûlée and vanilla cream center; cherry and sage-like savory notes create depth; rich oakiness that builds spice (nutmeg) with continued sipping; very soft and warming without excessive heat.
Finish
Extraordinarily long and sticky, refusing to swallow away; persists with dark cherry sweetness, vanilla warmth, and gradually building nutmeg spice; gentle but deep and lingering.
Overall Score
4.7 / 5
A masterfully blended 20-year whiskey finished in expensive Mizunara oak that balances creamy sweetness with complex savory depth and an impressively long, evolving finish.
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5.0
Perfection
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