Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen 13 Year (750Ml)
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| Management number | 253428172 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$49.00 | Model Number | 253428172 | ||
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Widow Jane Lucky Thirteen is a 13-year-old blend of bourbons from a small whiskey house in Red Hook, Brooklyn. The team does not hide where the whiskey comes from. It is a mix of bourbons from Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana. Each one spent 13 years in American oak before it was chosen. The result is a mature, layered bottle with a lot to say, and a name that makes it easy to remember.
Lisa Wicker, Widow Jane's President and Head Distiller, picks the barrels by hand. She works in small batches of just a handful of barrels at a time. Her job is to find casks that fit together, then blend them into one steady house style. The first Lucky Thirteen came out in 2020 as 100 private barrels at different strengths. In 2021 it became a year-round bottle, still made in limited amounts.
Water is a big part of the Widow Jane story. The bourbon is brought down to strength with limestone-rich water from the Rosendale Mines in upstate New York. Lucky Thirteen is bottled at 93 proof, or 46.5% ABV. It is not chill filtered, so the natural oils stay in. That is a big reason the body feels so rich and full. At 93 proof it has real warmth, yet it stays easy to sip. You do not need to be a barrel-proof fan to enjoy it.
Here is what you can expect in the glass. Whisky Advocate gave it 91 points in 2021 and found herbal and leathery aromas up front. Jammy grape, candied raspberry and cherry follow, and sweeter candied notes grow as it sits. On the palate you get dark berry, cinnamon roll and milky coffee, with plenty of savory spice. A few drops of water bring the cherry forward and add earthy, grassy notes. The brand points to a rich mouthfeel and a finish that lingers.
Thirteen years is a long stretch for bourbon. Every summer the whiskey pushes into the charred oak, and every winter it pulls back out. Over that many seasons, the wood adds color, spice and a firm, dry backbone. Too much time can leave a bourbon tired and woody. Blending is how Widow Jane keeps that in balance. By mixing barrels from three states, the team can lift the fruit and calm the oak. Widow Jane now distills its own whiskey in Brooklyn too. Lucky Thirteen, though, is a showcase for the art of picking and blending great barrels. It shows how much a careful blender can bring to a bottle.
Take your time with this one. Pour a small measure into a Glencairn or a rocks glass and let it rest for a minute. Sip it neat first, then try a few drops of water to see how it shifts. If you like it colder, one large ice cube works well. It also makes a deep, rich Old Fashioned or Manhattan when you feel like a cocktail. At this strength, it holds its own against bitters and vermouth. Food brings out a different side of it. Try smoked brisket, roast duck or barbecue ribs. A board of aged gouda, sharp cheddar and roasted pecans is a simple, easy match. For dessert, reach for dark chocolate, bread pudding or pecan pie.
This bourbon is a great pick if you enjoy older whiskey with real depth. It also suits you if you like to know how a whiskey was made. It suits collectors, curious sippers and anyone who wants a lucky bottle for a big day. A thirteenth birthday or anniversary is a fun excuse to open one, and so is a quiet Friday night. If you already love the Widow Jane 10 Year, this is the natural next step up. It also makes a thoughtful gift for the bourbon fan who seems to have everything. Keep one on your shelf, and save another for a friend.
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