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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Yes, the bottle itself is stunning, and that was what cuased me to pick one up in the first place, but the liquid inside was equally as good.

After tasting our finished whiskey, Lincoln joked that we had finally struck a better deal than the angels. If you continue without changing your cookies settings, we’ll assume you’re happy with the use of all cookies on our site.

The more experimentation the better, we reckon, especially when it turns out something like this – marrying the sweet caramel and grain of bourbon with the rich sticky wine flavours of a port cask. Maraschino Luxardo is a classic Italian liqueur and is presented in it's traditional way, rafia covered bottle and all. As this varies dependent on the location of the wines and ultimate destination this will be quoted to you at the point of billing for VAT and duty. This introduced an extra rich fruitiness to an already delicious whiskey, and when I first encountered it not long after launch during a holiday in Orlando, I was absolutely smitten. A “straight” bourbon must be aged for at least 2 years, and must have an age statement on the label if it’s aged less than 4 years.

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These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The result is a marriage of the sweetness of virgin oak with the dark, complex, and sticky wine flavours of the port. Angel’s Envy spends up to 18 months finishing in Caribbean rum casks, resulting in an immensely complex Whiskey. Spicy notes of cinnamon and white pepper come through, followed by a smokiness which blends perfectly with the char. The result is a gold colour with an amber hue, the port finish adds subtle flavours that enhance the whisky.

Sadly Lincoln Henderson died in 2013 surrounded by his family but his spirit lives on the incredible whiskey they continue to make. In 2006 Wes persuaded his dad to experiement with barrel-aging and finishing and 5 years later Angel's Envy was born - so named because this was the liquid that despite getting some share from the cask, angels would not be able to enjoy. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. I have water with all my whisky but wouldnt mix it to alter the flavour as I think its great on ots own.Sophisticated and smooth hints of pear and llow Labeapple come through alongside floral aromas and a flavour which is deep in honey and spice. Using ten different mash bills and yeast combinations, Four Roses Single Barrel is 11 years old and has an aroma which is rich with sweetcorn, vanilla, brown sugar and maple syrup.