Angel’s Envy, the Louisville-based distiller that produces finished whiskeys, has revealed the first-ever Angel’s Envy 2023 Cask Strength Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Sauternes and Toasted Oak Barrels and its Angel’s Envy 2023 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels for the 12th year in a row.
These expressions mark the first releases under the helm of Master Distiller Owen Martin, who joined the brand last fall. Beginning on December 1, 2023, both expressions will be available at select retailers across the U.S., including the Envy distillery in downtown Louisville.
“We are always looking to push the boundaries of innovation at Angel’s Envy,” said Martin in a prepared statement. “It was thrilling to kick off my journey with the best-in-class team at the distillery on the 12th Annual Cask Strength Bourbon and the first-ever limited-edition Cask Strength Rye Whiskey.
“With my deep background in maturing, blending, and finishing whiskey, I’ve been able to share a unique perspective on the Angel’s Envy’s award-winning Cask Strength program, and am looking forward to this next chapter with the brand.”
Angel’s Envy 2023 Cask Strength Rye is the brand’s first time releasing a limited-edition Rye Whiskey at Cask Strength – just 5,500 will be available for purchase. Owen put his own touch on this release by blending barrels selected first-hand of two rye whiskeys – one finished in Sauternes Casks and the other finished in Toasted Oak Barrels.
This limited-edition Cask Strength Rye falls under Angel’s Envy’s Cask Strength program and comes in a newly designed glass bottle.
The limited-edition annual Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon will have just 22,656 bottles available. This year’s expression marks the first Cask Strength release under Martin, and it will also feature a brand-new bottle design.
For those unfamiliar with it, each year, as part of the Cask Strength program, the distillery team selects what it deems “noteworthy barrels from its rickhouses” to put through an extended finishing process in port wine barrels from Portugal. These special barrels are said to bring forward distinct characteristics in the whiskey, giving each expression of a unique nose, palate, and finish.
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Official tasting notes for the rye whiskey indicate it features “creamy notes of pears, cream, and rye spice on the palate, which lead into a finish of cream soda, black tea, and a floral sweetness.” For the bourbon, meanwhile, one finds a whiskey that is “creamy, indulgent, and complex. The release includes creamy notes of cherry, caramel, and marshmallow on the palate, which lead into a finish of baking spice, oak tannins, and red wine.”
Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Rye (114.4-proof; 57.2% ABV) and Cask Strength Bourbon (118.2-proof; 59.1% ABV) price at $269.99 and $229.99, respectively (may vary by market). For more information and purchasing details, visit https://angelsenvy.com.
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