Widow Jane The Vaults 15 Year Bourbon Whiskey – 99 Proof (49.5% ABV) | 750ml

Mature, complex, and exceptionally limited, Widow Jane The Vaults 15 Year Bourbon Whiskey represents one of the most prestigious aged expressions in the Widow Jane portfolio. Bottled at 49.5% ABV (99 proof) in a 750ml bottle, The Vaults showcases the depth of exceptionally mature bourbon, balancing pronounced oak with layers of dark fruit, caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and toasted wood for a powerful yet refined sipping experience.

Process & Aging

Widow Jane The Vaults is crafted from carefully selected straight bourbon whiskeys aged for a minimum of 15 years, giving the whiskey extraordinary maturity and concentration.

Following barrel selection, the mature bourbons are carefully blended by the Widow Jane team in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The Vaults series is designed to showcase the distillery's oldest and rarest bourbon stocks, with careful blending used to balance the substantial oak influence that develops during extended maturation.

The finished bourbon is bottled at 99 proof (49.5% ABV), providing enough strength to preserve its rich texture and mature flavor profile.

Appearance

Deep mahogany amber with rich copper and dark caramel highlights, reflecting its extensive 15-year maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Deep and expressive with aromas of dark caramel, vanilla bean, dried cherry, toasted oak, leather, baking spices, and roasted nuts.

Palate: Rich and full-bodied with layers of dark fruit, brown sugar, vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, toasted nuts, mature oak, and subtle cocoa supported by a dense, velvety mouthfeel.

Finish: Exceptionally long and warming with lingering notes of seasoned oak, dark caramel, dried fruit, vanilla, baking spice, and subtle tobacco.

What Makes It Special

The defining characteristic of Widow Jane The Vaults is its use of exceptionally mature bourbon stocks. With a 15-year age statement, this expression represents a significant step beyond the already mature whiskeys found throughout the Widow Jane portfolio.

Extended maturation creates deeper concentrations of oak, caramelized sugar, spice, and dried fruit, while careful barrel selection and blending help maintain balance between the whiskey's mature wood character and underlying sweetness.

As part of The Vaults series, this expression is produced in limited quantities and showcases some of the oldest bourbon selected by Widow Jane, making it particularly appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of extensively aged American whiskey.

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat in a whiskey tasting glass to experience the full complexity created by its extended maturation. Allow the bourbon several minutes to rest after pouring, giving its deeper fruit, caramel, spice, and mature oak aromas time to develop. A few drops of water can further open the whiskey without overwhelming its concentrated character.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Widow Jane The Vaults 15 Year Bourbon Whiskey?
It is bottled at 49.5% ABV (99 proof).

How long is Widow Jane The Vaults aged?
This expression carries a 15-year age statement, meaning the youngest bourbon used in the whiskey has been aged for at least 15 years.

What is Widow Jane The Vaults?
The Vaults is Widow Jane's collection of exceptionally mature, carefully selected bourbons created to showcase some of the oldest whiskey stocks used by the brand.

Is Widow Jane The Vaults a limited release?
Yes. The Vaults expressions are produced in limited quantities, reflecting the scarcity of extensively aged bourbon stocks.

What is the bottle size?
This expression comes in a 750ml bottle.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Widow Jane The Vaults 15 Year Bourbon Whiskey, bottled at 99 proof (49.5% ABV). Available now on our website while supplies last.

Brand Story

Based in Red Hook, Brooklyn, Widow Jane has built its reputation around carefully selected American whiskeys, meticulous blending, and distinctive limited releases. While its core portfolio explores everything from heirloom grains to innovative wood finishes, The Vaults represents the mature end of the Widow Jane spectrum. By selecting extensively aged bourbon and carefully assembling each release, Widow Jane uses The Vaults series to showcase the depth, concentration, and complexity that can develop through more than a decade of maturation.