ANGEL’S ENVY Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Port Wine Barrels, Notes Of Vanilla And Toasted Nuts, 43.3% ABV, 700ml / 70cl

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Excerpt: But in contrast, here the wine barrel finish offers a richer, deeper body that sherried whiskys usually don’t have, and one that appears to go smashingly well with Bourbon. I liked it and would get it again, but I don’t see myself buying a bottle for home consumption. Angels Envy to me is not your typical bourbon, but worthwhile. I give it 4 stars.

After my shot was poured and ready for me, I took that first sniff but was disappointed that it was poured into a plastic shot glass. I was ok with the aroma but I am thinking that a hint of plastic was included. Then the sip. My wife was standing with me and she took a sip also. She liked it but later told me that “it burned a little.” She doesn’t drink her whiskey straight.Angel’s Envy is made from a mash bill consisting of corn (72%), rye (18%), and malted barley (10%). It uses only locally-sourced, non-GMO grains, with the original expression aged for four to six years. While many subsequent bourbon distilleries have attempted to emulate Angel’s Envy unique flavor profile, no one has yet been able to take its place in the rare bourbon niche.

Which begs the question: Does Angel’s Envy still have what it takes to measure up to current offerings? Is it still the envy of distillers everywhere? Read on to find out. Angel’s Envy Info On the very first day the distillery was open, according to a spokesperson, Angel’s Envy production needed to mill malted barley — which is used in the mash — into the cooker. However, instead of the barley going into the tanks, it was blown into the actual mill room, resulting in a foot and a half of malted barley covering the floor. It took six hours, and many employees, to clean the space. As with all bourbons, the decision on barrel type for aging is key. Angel’s Envy is aged in French oak barrels imported from Portugal. This process lends the smooth and sweet finish of the bourbon, unmatched by any of its peers. Conclusion

Angel’s Envy’s Japanese Mizunara-finished bourbon has wings.

To the refined palate, these wood grains contribute a significant and vital dynamic to the bourbon’s overall flavor profile. The potency of these grains is curtailed when the multi pour method is not used. Which Bourbons Are Comparable to Angel’s Envy?