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Bourbon Review: Angel’s Envy Bourbon Finished in Japanese Mizunara Casks

We review Angel's Envy Bourbon Finished in Japanese Mizunara Casks, a super premium version of bourbons that have been finished in rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks for an extended period.

OVERALL RATING

9
$350.00
  • Kenji Mizumori, bourbon aficionado & bartender.
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Angel's Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Japanese Mizunara Oak Casks

Tasting Notes

About:

97.8 proof, 48.9% ABV. This is a blend of equal parts four year and nine year bourbons that are finished in Mizunara wood casks for two years. 750ml bottles were available for purchase for $350 at the distillery but can go for over $2,000 elsewhere.
Appearance:
A light orange with yellow hues. In the glass found several slow legs.
Nose:
There’s a lot going on with this one. For sure there are elements of candied orange and amarena cherry up front. As a whiskey near 100 proof, there’s definitely a bit of heat. Took a moment and returned to the glass and found a touch of molasses.
Palate:
A bit lighter bodied than expected, but still a lingering finish. We return to the initial impressions of cherry and orange. However, there’s also a bit of pepper rounding out the tasting experience.
Finish:
Comments:
This was certainly a tasty sipper. There’s a great balance of fruit and spice elements, and the longer finish was appreciated. I am curious as to what this one tastes like at barrel strength. In any case, it’s quite beautiful, but given the price tag, it’s definitely a special occasion purchase.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Kenji Mizumori

Kenji Mizumori, a seasoned bartender at the Pope House Bourbon Lounge in Portland, Oregon, has been a devoted bourbon enthusiast for decades. He has a particular fondness for bold, high-proof whiskeys, favoring those that exceed 100 proof.

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