Widow Jane Paradigm Rye Blended Straight Rye Whiskey (750 ml, 93 proof / 46.5% ABV)

Widow Jane is a Brooklyn-based whiskey brand born out of the Red Hook neighborhood, where old-world craftsmanship meets modern creativity. It was founded in 2012 by Daniel Preston and Vince Oleson, initially as a chocolate factory before evolving into a distillery with a bold vision. Their commitment to quality and terroir carried over seamlessly into whiskey, guided by the same care they once applied in crafting single-origin chocolate.

The brand is named after the Widow Jane limestone mine in Rosendale, New York—the source of their distinctive proofing water. This mineral-rich water, filtered through centuries-old limestone, imparts a silky mouthfeel and signature depth to every bottle. That water is more than just a component—it’s the brand’s fingerprint.

Widow Jane sources aged straight bourbons and ryes from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, then assembles and finishes them in Brooklyn using that unique water. They’re also developing their own distillation capabilities using heirloom “Baby Jane” corn varieties and a hybrid still built in Red Hook. A long-term goal is to move entirely to in-house grain-to-glass production, allowing every expression to be truly built from New York soil, spirit, and water.

Today, Widow Jane stands out as a spirit of place—rooted in its Brooklyn heritage, rich in history, and full of character. Each release echoes that identity, whether it’s a carefully blended bourbon, a New York-distilled whiskey, or one of their ultra-aged limited editions.