Angel's Envy 2019 Cask Strength is the annual, highly allocated pinnacle of the Angel's Envy range, representing the finest whiskey the distillery creates. The Cask Strength program began in 2012 when the late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, his son Wes and grandson Kyle first selected a handful of truly exceptional barrels, and it has continued every autumn since. Each year the Henderson family searches their rickhouse for what they call honey barrels, perhaps one in a hundred, that carry something uniquely remarkable, then finishes that Kentucky straight bourbon in Portuguese Port wine casks before bottling it undiluted at full cask strength. Every annual release is entirely unique in flavor and proof, which is part of what makes the series so collectible. The 2019 release is bottled at a formidable 122.4 proof, built on a mash bill of 72 percent corn, 18 percent rye and 10 percent malted barley, with just over 14,000 bottles produced and presented in a stylish wooden gift box. It pours a deep, dark amber red and opens with an indulgent nose of honey on a biscuit, vanilla extract, brown banana, Bing cherries and caramelized figs. The palate is rich and dessert like, layering the signature Port influence of dark chocolate and plum over toffee, butterscotch, cinnamon and sweet, fruit forward bourbon depth, and the finish is long, elegant and warming. Named Best Spirit in the World by F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal for its debut vintage, this is a whiskey made to be savored slowly. Angel's Envy recommends sipping it neat or with a splash of water to open up its many flavor nuances. A trophy bottle for any serious bourbon collector.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Angel's Envy |
| Distillery |
Angel's Envy, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Port wine barrel finished, cask strength) |
| Expression |
2019 Cask Strength (annual limited release) |
| Mashbill |
72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley |
| Age |
4 to 6 years base bourbon |
| Maturation |
New charred American oak; finished in Portuguese Port wine casks |
| Bottles |
~14,000 (2019 release) |
| ABV |
61.2% |
| Proof |
122.4 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep, dark amber red.
Nose: Honey on a biscuit, vanilla extract, brown banana, Bing cherries and caramelized figs.
Palate: Rich and dessert like, dark chocolate and plum over toffee, butterscotch and cinnamon.
Finish: Long, elegant and warming.
FAQ
What is Angel's Envy Cask Strength? It is the brand's annual, limited edition release of its finest hand selected Port finished bourbon barrels, bottled undiluted at cask strength. This is the 2019 release.
What proof is the 2019 release? The 2019 Cask Strength is bottled at 61.2 percent alcohol by volume, or 122.4 proof. Each annual release has its own distinct proof.
How limited is it? Just over 14,000 bottles of the 2019 release were produced, presented in a wooden gift box, making it highly allocated and collectible.
Is it flavored? No. It is a Kentucky straight bourbon finished in Port wine casks. The rich fruit and sweetness come from the cask finish, not additives.
How should I drink it? Neat, or with a splash of water to open up its flavor nuances.
Where can I buy Angel's Envy 2019 Cask Strength online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
