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Angel’s Envy Single Barrel Private Selection Kentucky Straight Bourbon 750 ML

  • PRODUCER:

    Angels Envy

  • REGION:

    Kentucky, United States

  • AGING:

    NAS

After years of waiting, Angel’s Envy finally capitulated to the growing chorus of bourbon fans asking for a single barrel program for AE’s famous port finished bourbon. The single barrel bourbon program finally began in late 2020 and focuses on capturing the essence of Angel’s Envy at high proof. It is aged in new oak before being transferred to Ruby port wine casks for finishing and bottled between 100 to 110 proof, resulting in a creamy and indulgent spirit.

This limited release of Angel’s Envy Single Barrel Private Selection was selected by Jensen’s Liquors. Each barrel varies in age, maturity and a distinctly unique palate, with notes of vanilla, ripe fruit, maple syrup, toast, bitter and chocolate.

Barrel: SB 4117

55% ABV / 110 Proof

750 ML

"We finish this bourbon in ruby port wine casks, which adds subtly distinct flavor nuances that enhance the whiskey without challenging it"
- The Distillers
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After years of waiting, Angel’s Envy finally capitulated to the growing chorus of bourbon fans asking for a single barrel program for AE’s famous port finished bourbon. The single barrel bourbon program finally began in late 2020 and focuses on capturing the essence of Angel’s Envy at high proof. It is aged in new oak before being transferred to Ruby port wine casks for finishing and bottled between 100 to 110 proof, resulting in a creamy and indulgent spirit.

This limited release of Angel’s Envy Single Barrel Private Selection was selected by Jensen’s Liquors. Each barrel varies in age, maturity and a distinctly unique palate, with notes of vanilla, ripe fruit, maple syrup, toast, bitter and chocolate.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: In the glass, the whiskey presents a nice amber color, with a slight lean into gold.

Nose: Wood dust, dark plums, fresh cut red fruits, and antique wood furniture. The nose opens up to more decadent dessert notes of berry compote, toasted caramel sugar, and a touch of cinnamon and clove. Excellent nose but that comes off a bit softer than you expect with the high proof.

Palate: Drier on the palate than the nose. The front palate begins dry with candy sweetness only appearing as it moves towards the middle of the tongue and the finish. The port influence is almost non-existent and seems covered up by the heat of the proof. With stronger tannic notes than I expected, butterscotch and corn dust flavors compete for attention. Mouthfeel is on the thinner side, with the big oak notes leaving the overall experience quite dry.  

Finish: The port cask influence finally shows through on the long finish. The fruity note found on the nose finally makes an appearance and blends in with more dried oak, baking spices, hazelnut and nutmeg.

About the Producer

Angels Envy

On July 9th in 2013, three generations of Hendersons came together to break ground on the new distillery. It was one of Lincoln’s final events with Angel’s Envy, and we’re proud that he was able to help usher in the next chapter of the brand.

Angel’s Envy opened its doors in 2016 in downtown Louisville and now you have the opportunity experience the first full-production urban distillery on Main Street along Whiskey Row.

On July 9th in 2013, three generations of Hendersons came together to break ground on the new distillery. It was one of Lincoln’s final events with Angel’s Envy, and we’re proud that he was able to help usher in the next chapter of the brand.

Angel’s Envy opened its doors in 2016 in downtown Louisville and now you have the opportunity experience the first full-production urban distillery on Main Street along Whiskey Row.

Located at 500 E. Main Street in Louisville, Kentucky is the Angel’s Envy Distillery. The building was constructed in 1902 and was originally occupied by The American Elevator & Machine Co.  On July 9, 2013 it began its transformation into the Angel’s Envy Distillery.  After three years of hard work and dedication, the distillery opened to the public on November 19, 2016, offering a variety of tours, cocktail classes and special events.

Angel’s Envy began as a family business. The distillery was the brain-child of Wes Henderson and his father, famed Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson. Wes’ sons, are also an integral part of the family business.  Kyle, serves as the Production Manager and Andrew, Lead Distillery Operator.  Angel’s Envy whiskeys are unique in that they are all cask finished.  This means that after aging in a new charred oak container, as is required for bourbon and rye, the spirit then spends additional time in port, rum, or other previously used barrels. This method allows the whiskey to acquire additional unique flavors, and thus sets Angel’s Envy apart from other Kentucky distilleries since all of their spirits are made in this fashion.

Two different tours are offered at Angel's Envy (as of January 2022). The Welcome Tour takes visitors inside the distillery cathedral along the second floor focusing on fermentation and distillation. The Signature Tour dives more in depth into the distilling and production process from start to finish covering the entire distillery. On our visit we took the Signature Tour.

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