Widow Jane Apple Wood Aged Rye is a distinctive, fruit-forward rye whiskey poured at Grappa in Queen Anne, Seattle, set apart by its mellowing with apple wood alongside oak. It is an elegant, characterful pour for guests who enjoy a rye with a softer, orchard-kissed personality.

About the Distillery

Widow Jane is a small-batch distillery based in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York. The brand takes its name from a historic Rosendale mine, the source of the crystal-clean limestone water that shapes its spirits. Widow Jane is known for a craft, experimental approach to American whiskey, and this apple wood expression is a fine example of its willingness to explore new dimensions of flavor.

Style & Mash Bill

This is a rye whiskey, made from a rye-led mash and matured with both oak and apple wood. Fresh apple wood staves are introduced alongside the oak so the spirit draws fruit-forward, gently aromatic character from the wood during aging. The result is a rye that keeps its grain-driven spice while gaining a soft, orchard-like sweetness and a subtle, fragrant smokiness.

Tasting Notes

The nose offers apple blossom, a whisper of apple wood smoke and warm spice. The palate brings baked apple, orange peel and dried fruit, woven through the rye’s natural spice and a backbone of vanilla and oak. The finish leaves notes of rye spice and dried apple, soothing and distinctive rather than sharp.

What to Pair It With

Its fruit-forward, lightly smoky character makes for lovely pairings. Enjoy it with a selection from our Charcuterie Board, where the apple notes complement cured meats and cheeses, or alongside the Sicilian Meatballs. For dessert, it is a treat with our Flourless Chocolate Cake. See the full dine-in menu for more pairings.

How It’s Served at Grappa

We pour Widow Jane Apple Wood Aged Rye neat or on the rocks at $14, the ideal way to enjoy its orchard-kissed character.

FAQ

Where is it from?

Widow Jane Apple Wood Aged Rye is made by Widow Jane, a small-batch distillery based in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York.

What does it taste like?

It tastes of apple blossom, baked apple and orange peel with rye spice, vanilla and oak, plus a subtle hint of apple wood smoke.

Is it a spicy rye?

It has the rye’s natural spice, but aging with apple wood softens it with fruit-forward sweetness and a gentle smokiness for a mellower style.

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