This bourbon from the trendy Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn is grounded in both Kentucky tradition and 21st century American sensibility. The makers of Widow Jane 8 Year say, "It takes sweet water from tough rock to make great whiskey." The water they use comes from the Widow Jane Limestone Mine in Rosendale, New York, which is even richer in minerals than the pure waters of Kentucky. Widow Jane 8 Year drinks like a much older bourbon — strong and lush, with deep cherry notes and a tannic finish.