Angel's Envy Cellar Collection Volume 005 is a limited edition straight rye whiskey and one of the most inventive releases in the brand's acclaimed cellar series. It is the first Cellar Collection overseen from beginning to end by Angel's Envy Master Distiller Owen Martin, and it pushes the brand's signature art of cask finishing into bold new territory. The whiskey begins as a straight rye built on a mash bill of 95 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley, aged around six and a half to seven years in new charred American oak. It is then given a groundbreaking finish, resting up to 12 months in exceedingly rare French oak barrels that previously held Patron Extra Anejo tequila for four years, prized for both their French oak construction and their extended agave aging. That tequila finished rye is then blended with an eleven year old unfinished straight rye to build even greater depth and refinement. The result is a triple layered whiskey that unites the bold spice of rye, the depth of French oak and the nuance of aged tequila. Bottled at 104.2 proof, it pours a rich amber and opens with a floral, fruit forward nose of toasty vanilla and a subtle clove smokiness. The palate delivers baking spices and cracked pepper tempered by herbal agave syrup, earthy tobacco and brown sugar, while the finish is soft and balanced with orange blossom honey, tropical fruits and a lingering French oak note. Presented in a beautifully designed gift box and made in a strictly limited quantity, it is a genuine collector's release. Sip it neat, give it time to open, and add a few drops of water to explore its many layers.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Angel's Envy |
| Distillery |
Angel's Envy (Louisville, KY); rye distilled at MGP, Indiana |
| Category |
Straight Rye Whiskey (tequila barrel finished, limited edition) |
| Expression |
Cellar Collection Volume No. 005 (2025) |
| Mashbill |
95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley |
| Age |
6.5 to 7 years (blended with an 11 year old rye) |
| Maturation |
New charred American oak; finished up to 12 months in French oak Patron Extra Anejo tequila barrels |
| ABV |
52.1% |
| Proof |
104.2 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky / Indiana |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich amber.
Nose: Floral and fruit forward with toasty vanilla and a subtle clove smokiness.
Palate: Baking spices and cracked pepper tempered by herbal agave syrup, earthy tobacco and brown sugar.
Finish: Soft and balanced with orange blossom honey, tropical fruits and lingering French oak.
FAQ
What is Angel's Envy Cellar Collection Volume 005? It is a limited edition straight rye whiskey finished in French oak barrels that once held Patron Extra Anejo tequila, then blended with an older rye, the fifth release in the Cellar Collection.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 52.1 percent alcohol by volume, which is 104.2 proof.
Is it flavored? No. It is a straight rye whiskey finished in tequila barrels. The agave character comes from the cask finish, not from any additives.
How limited is it? It is a small batch release of only about 3,000 cases, presented in a special gift box, and it is not produced every year.
How should I drink it? Neat, with time to open and an optional few drops of water to explore its layered flavors.
Where can I buy Angel's Envy Cellar Collection Volume 005 online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
