{"product_id":"widow-jane-10-year-old-bourbon-tequila-ocho-cask-finish-750ml","title":"Widow Jane 10 Year Old Bourbon Tequila Ocho Cask Finish 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis bourbon exists because two distilleries under the same corporate roof spent four years building trust before either one would actually swap barrels. Widow Jane, the award-winning artisanal distillery in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and Tequila Ocho, the celebrated single-estate highland tequila from La Alteña distillery in Jalisco, are both owned by Heaven Hill — but shared ownership didn't make this collaboration automatic. It began in 2022, when Tequila Ocho aged a limited reposado in used bourbon barrels sourced from Widow Jane's own Conover Street rickhouse; a Barrel Select añejo followed the same route in 2023. Now, for the first time ever, Tequila Ocho has returned the favor and released casks from its own aged expressions specifically for whiskey maturation — a genuine first in the brand's history, and the foundation of this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eWidow Jane's flagship 10-year bourbon, blended five barrels at a time, was proofed down from its usual 120-proof barrel entry strength to 115-117 and transferred into rehydrated Ocho casks for what became eight months of careful, deliberate finishing. Head Distiller Sienna Jevremov tracked the transformation closely: \"at month two, it was two completely separate products. The tequila character was heady, high-alcohol, very distinct. Around month four, a trend had shifted but nothing had moved far enough to say anything meaningful. At six and seven, the flavors were finally coming together. The whiskey was being transformed.\" The decision to wait one more month, she says, was partly practical and partly superstitious. \"With our Ocho Cask Finish, we treated the agave character as a prism — not to mask our 10-year whiskey, but to refract it. The result is a vivid freshness and brightness that still feels unmistakably Widow Jane.\" Tequila Ocho's own Global Brand Ambassador, Jesse Estes, called it \"an expression of what's possible when categories intersect meaningfully, and when producers are willing to take creative risks in pursuit of something truly distinctive.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eBreaking Bourbon's independent review found the result \"surprisingly easy to drink and quite fun overall,\" noting that \"the hefty amount of seasoned oak and brown sugar, along with tobacco, fudge, and coffee bean\" from the 10-year bourbon base \"absorbs the tequila's earthy, herbal, and mineral notes well\" — concluding that \"tasting blind, some will take note that there's something different going on, but tequila likely won't be their first or second guess.\" Joe's Daily was even more enthusiastic: \"the first sip is classic Widow Jane: oak, caramel, a little dark fruit, that soft Rosendale Mines water rounding off the edges. Then the finish shows up on the back end. There's a brightness that wasn't in the standard 10, somewhere between citrus peel and dried stone fruit, with a roasted agave note that lingers without announcing itself... what I like is that you can taste the cask influence without losing the bourbon. The agave behaves more like a seasoning.\" Released nationally in May 2026 at a limited allocation of roughly 2,000 cases, non-chill filtered and proofed with the distillery's signature limestone-rich Rosendale Mines water, this is a genuinely rare cross-category collaboration built on real relationship, real patience, and — by most accounts — real success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eWidow Jane Distillery is an award-winning artisanal distillery in Red Hook, Brooklyn, known for sourcing aged bourbon from Kentucky and finishing it in-house, proofed with limestone-rich water drawn from the legendary Rosendale Mines of upstate New York. Tequila Ocho is a terroir-focused, single-estate highland tequila produced at La Alteña distillery in Arandas, Jalisco, by the Camarena family — both brands share corporate parentage under Heaven Hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis release builds on a multi-year collaboration between the two producers: in 2022, Tequila Ocho aged a limited reposado in used bourbon barrels sourced from Widow Jane's own Conover Street rickhouse, followed by an Ocho Barrel Select añejo in 2023. This bottling marks the reverse and represents the first time in Tequila Ocho's history that the brand has released casks from its own aged expressions specifically for whiskey maturation. Widow Jane's flagship 10-year bourbon — blended five barrels at a time — was proofed down from its standard 120-proof barrel entry strength to 115-117, then transferred into rehydrated Tequila Ocho casks under the direction of Head Distiller Sienna Jevremov. The whiskey rested in those casks for eight months of systematic sampling, with the team specifically noting the flavor profile's evolution over time before finalizing the eight-month finishing period. The finished bourbon is non-chill filtered and proofed with Rosendale Mines limestone water, bottled at 45.5% ABV \/ 91 proof. Released nationally beginning May 2026, with a limited allocation of approximately 2,000 physical cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo numerical critic score is confirmed for this product at this time — a very recent 2026 release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreaking Bourbon (extended independent review):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Widow Jane Aged 10 Years Tequila Ocho Cask Finish showcases a successful integration of subtle agave, herbal, and mineral notes into its rich 10 year old bourbon base, resulting in an approachable and surprisingly cohesive tequila-finished bourbon. Thanks to its 10 year old base bourbon, there is a hefty amount of seasoned oak and brown sugar, along with tobacco, fudge, and coffee bean. This rich flavor profile absorbs the tequila's earthy, herbal, and mineral notes well. The result is a whiskey that is surprisingly easy to drink and quite fun overall. This isn't at all a complex whiskey, but it seems more interested in being approachable given its finishing barrel component. Tasting blind, some will take note that there's something different going on, but tequila likely won't be their first or second guess.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe's Daily (extended independent review):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I went into this one ready to be unimpressed. Finished bourbon is a crowded category right now, and most tequila-cask experiments I've tried either taste like a bourbon wearing a costume or lean so hard on the agave you forget what you poured. After a few pours of Widow Jane's 10 Year Tequila Ocho Cask Finish, neat, at the end of the day, I keep going back to it. The agave is there. It just isn't trying to take over... The first sip is classic Widow Jane: oak, caramel, a little dark fruit, that soft Rosendale Mines water rounding off the edges. Then the finish shows up on the back end. There's a brightness that wasn't in the standard 10, somewhere between citrus peel and dried stone fruit, with a roasted agave note that lingers without announcing itself. The mouthfeel is silkier than I expect at 91 proof.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSienna Jevremov, Head Distiller, Widow Jane:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Ocho casks express the terroir of Arandas, with notes of roasted agave and mineral-rich earth that elevate the 10-year caramel into a rich, sticky dulce de leche. Almond notes deepen into buttery pecan, while hints of nutmeg rise into herbaceous florals of tea and marigold.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Estes, Global Brand Ambassador, Tequila Ocho:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This marks the first time a bourbon has been finished in Tequila Ocho barrels, and I believe the cooked agave, minerality, and citrus notes from Ocho will provide a distinctive brightness to beautifully complement the depth and character of Widow Jane.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBourbon Lens (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Nose: Overripe agave, marigold, black tea, tobacco, papaya, and lime zest. Palate: Chocolate pecan pie, canela, dried mango, agave nectar, and stone fruit notes. Finish: Green peppercorn, mesquite, roasted agave, coffee, and flan.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverripe agave and marigold open, joined by black tea and tobacco. Papaya and lime zest add brightness, alongside butterscotch, toasted oak, and gentle herbaceous roasted agave. Caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak layer beneath, with a hint of light pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChocolate pecan pie and canela (cinnamon) carry the entry, joined by dried mango, agave nectar, and stone fruit. Rich seasoned oak, brown sugar, tobacco, fudge, and coffee bean reflect the mature 10-year bourbon base, absorbing the tequila's earthy, herbal, and mineral character throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen peppercorn, mesquite, and roasted agave close things out, joined by coffee and flan. A brightness between citrus peel and dried stone fruit lingers without ever announcing itself — the agave functioning, as one reviewer put it, \"more like a seasoning\" than a dominant flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Tequila Cask Finished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e45.5% ABV \/ 91 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e10 Years (base bourbon) + 8 months finishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWidow Jane Distillery — Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Distiller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSienna Jevremov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing Casks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eEx-Tequila Ocho casks (reposado\/añejo), La Alteña distillery, Arandas, Jalisco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFirst time Tequila Ocho has ever released its barrels for whiskey production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollaboration History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2022 Ocho reposado in Widow Jane barrels · 2023 Ocho Barrel Select añejo · this 2026 reverse collaboration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShared Ownership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBoth Widow Jane and Tequila Ocho owned by Heaven Hill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRosendale Mines limestone water, upstate New York\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChill Filtered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNational, May 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~2,000 physical cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eA genuinely successful cross-category collaboration — bourbon depth with agave as accent, not disguise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRoasted agave, dulce de leche, dried mango, black tea, marigold, papaya, lime zest, mesquite, coffee, flan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeat\u003c\/strong\u003e — the recommended serve to fully appreciate the interplay between bourbon and agave character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Fashioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe layered complexity of this finished bourbon adds real dimension, with the agave character complementing Angostura bitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoulevardier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe earthy, herbaceous undertones from the tequila cask finish pair naturally with Campari's bitterness and sweet vermouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoney syrup and fresh lemon accentuate the citrus zest and caramel notes already present in the whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44548129980482,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/05E0F6B6-B149-4F32-93C8-A6B26DB41AC5_1_201_a.jpg?v=1785376197","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/widow-jane-10-year-old-bourbon-tequila-ocho-cask-finish-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}