Angel's Envy is the flagship expression from the acclaimed Louisville craft distillery and one of the most beloved finished bourbons in America. It is the culmination of the late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson's storied 40 year career, together with his son Wes Henderson's vision to create a premium bourbon that embodied the family's deep passion for the craft. Lincoln, an inaugural Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame inductee who previously helped create Woodford Reserve and Gentleman Jack, went rogue in his retirement to launch Angel's Envy, and the brand built its reputation on the art of finishing. This Kentucky straight bourbon is distilled from a mash bill of 72 percent corn, 18 percent rye and 10 percent malted barley, aged around four to six years in new charred American oak, and then transferred to hand selected ruby Port wine barrels imported from the Douro region of Portugal for an additional three to six months of finishing. That secondary maturation is what sets it apart, adding a signature layer of ripe fruit, sweetness and complexity to the classic bourbon backbone. Bottled at 86.6 proof, it pours a rich, deep amber and opens with an inviting nose of vanilla, maple syrup, ripe raisin and toasted nuts. The palate is smooth and approachable, weaving dried cherry, plum, dark fruit, caramel, vanilla and bitter chocolate with a whisper of Port wine sweetness, and the finish is clean, gently warming and satisfying with lingering fruit and oak. Remarkably smooth and easy to enjoy, it is one of the most approachable premium bourbons available, wonderful neat, over a large ice cube, or as the elevated base of an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. A modern classic and a perfect introduction to the world of finished bourbon.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Angel's Envy |
| Distillery |
Angel's Envy, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Port wine barrel finished) |
| Expression |
Port Finish (flagship) |
| Mashbill |
72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley |
| Age |
4 to 6 years base bourbon |
| Maturation |
New charred American oak; finished 3 to 6 months in ruby Port wine barrels (Douro, Portugal) |
| ABV |
43.3% |
| Proof |
86.6 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich, deep amber.
Nose: Vanilla, maple syrup, ripe raisin and toasted nuts.
Palate: Smooth, dried cherry, plum, dark fruit, caramel, vanilla and bitter chocolate with a whisper of Port sweetness.
Finish: Clean, gently warming and satisfying with lingering fruit and oak.
FAQ
What is Angel's Envy? It is a Kentucky straight bourbon finished in ruby Port wine barrels from Portugal, the flagship expression of the Louisville distillery founded by Lincoln and Wes Henderson.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 43.3 percent alcohol by volume, which is 86.6 proof.
What does the Port finish do? After aging in new charred oak, the bourbon spends three to six months in Port wine barrels, which adds ripe fruit, sweetness and extra complexity.
What is the mash bill? A recipe of 72 percent corn, 18 percent rye and 10 percent malted barley.
How should I drink it? Neat, over a large ice cube, or in an elevated Old Fashioned or Manhattan.
Where can I buy Angel's Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
