Angel’s Envy Bourbon Port Finish

Angel’s Envy Bourbon Port Finish is a premium bourbon whiskey from the Angel’s Envy series. It is a special edition bourbon that is produced exclusively for connoisseurs who appreciate exceptional smoothness and a clean finish in their bourbon whiskey. Angel’s Envy was founded by Wes Henderson, son of late industry icon Lincoln Henderson. Before his passing in 2013, Lincoln worked selecting and blending whiskeys for Angel’s Envy. Angel’s Envy whiskeys made their first appearance in 2011 and we’ve seen three ongoing expressions so far: Cask Strength Bourbon Finished In Port Barrels, Bourbon Finished In Port Barrels, and Rye Finished In Rum Casks. In early 2015 the Angel’s Envy company was acquired by Bacardi Ltd, and in November of 2016 the company opened their Louisville Distilling Company location in downtown Louisville.

Tasting Notes

Angel’s Envy Bourbon Port Finish has a nose with light oak, vanilla, and the slightest touch of berry jam. Mingled in are peanut shells, and a touch of sweet syrup. The bourbon’s 86.6 proof is doing it no favors here, as the scents are light, and focus must be honed in to be able to sift through what is present. On the palate, you’ll find muted vanilla, light oak, and leather swirl together and are joined are dashes of green peppercorn and syrup-soaked raisins. For being finished for 3-6 months, you’d expect more of an impact from the port barrels.

Details

• ABV: 43.3%
• Age: Up to 6 years
• Mashbill: Not specified
• Proof: 86.6 proof
• Size: Not specified
• Origin: Kentucky
• Distillery: Louisville Distilling Company
• Includes Box: Yes

Purchase Information

• Original price: Around $50-$60
• Current price: Varies by retailer
• Available at select liquor stores and online retailers.

Information

Angel’s Envy Bourbon Port Finish is blended in small batches of 8-12 barrels at a time. The company states that the bourbon is typically aged up to 6 years, and then is finished in ruby port wine casks for an additional 3-6 months. For the finishing process, the company uses 60 gallon ruby port barrels made from French oak which are imported directly from Portugal.

According to [1], it’s a great bourbon for those looking to explore barrel finished bourbons and want something slightly different from a standard bourbon profile, yet still want to keep the proof below 90. For everyone else, this will be an average at best bourbon when compared to other finished bourbons on the marketplace.

According to [2], Angel’s Envy Bourbon Port Finish is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels.