Matured for 18 years in hand-selected oak casks from Europe and America, this rare whiskey is finished in first-fill bourbon barrels. This rite of passage introduces subtle traces of vanilla to an exceptionally balanced, mellow whiskey with a lingering finale of wood, spice and toffee. An elder statesman of our portfolio, each bottle of this unique whiskey is individually numbered.

Nose:
Aromatic oils with a touch of wood and spicy toffee.

Taste:
Wonderfully mellow and smooth, a mouthful of complex flavour — fudge, toffee, spice, hints of wood and leather, vanilla and a gentle sherry nuttiness.

Finish:
A long, lingering finish carries the theme of the wood, spice and toffee right through to the end.

Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon is finished in port wine casks for an award-winning spirit. We guide each batch’s conditioning, blending our handcrafted bourbon in small batches of 8 to 12 barrels at a time.

It’s typically aged for up to 6 years. While we lose about 5% of the spirit each year to evaporation, or “the Angel’s Share,” what’s left behind after we’re done is truly worthy of envy.

Once it’s deemed ready, we finish our bourbon in ruby port wine casks, which adds subtly distinct flavor nuances that enhance the whiskey without challenging it. Our port finishing process lasts between three to six months, depending on taste.

We use 60-gallon ruby port barrels made from French oak and imported directly from Portugal. This creates a whiskey of unprecedented smoothness, sweetness and balance.

Appearance:
Gold color laced with reddish amber hues, nearly copper in tone.

Nose:
You’ll detect notes of subtle vanilla, raisins, maple syrup and toasted nuts.

Palate:
Vanilla, ripe fruit, maple syrup, toast and bitter chocolate.

Finish:
Clean and lingering sweetness with a hint of Madeira that slowly fades.