Angel’s Envy Bourbon Port Finish

Overview
Angel’s Envy Bourbon Port Finish is one of the most recognizable finished bourbons in the modern whiskey world, known for pioneering the rise of secondary barrel finishing in American whiskey. After aging in new charred American oak barrels, the bourbon is finished in ruby port wine casks from Portugal, adding layers of fruit, sweetness, and depth without overpowering the bourbon’s natural character. Smooth, approachable, and rich with dessert-like complexity, Angel’s Envy delivers a refined twist on classic Kentucky bourbon.

🥃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Soft aromas of vanilla, maple syrup, raisins, toasted nuts, and light oak spice create a warm and inviting profile.

• Palate: Smooth and slightly sweet with notes of ripe fruit, caramel, vanilla cream, toasted oak, maple syrup, and subtle dark chocolate. The port finish adds layers of berry and wine-like richness.

• Finish: Clean, lingering, and gently sweet with hints of Madeira-like fruit, oak spice, and soft wine tannins fading slowly.

🔍 Key Details

• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels

• Distillery: Angel’s Envy / Louisville Distilling Co.

• Proof / ABV: 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV)

• Size: 750 mL

• Aging: Typically aged up to 6 years before finishing

• Finish: Ruby port wine barrels imported from Portugal

• Profile: Smooth, fruit-forward, sweet, and approachable with elegant wine-cask influence

🍸 How to Enjoy It

• Neat: Best for appreciating the bourbon’s balance of sweetness, oak, and fruit.

• On the rocks: Enhances the caramel and berry-like port influence while softening the finish.

• Cocktails: Excellent in elevated bourbon cocktails like a Port Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

• Pairings: Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, berry desserts, smoked nuts, bread pudding, or mild cigars.

✅ Who It’s For

Angel’s Envy Port Finish is ideal for bourbon drinkers looking for something smoother, sweeter, and more approachable than traditional high-proof expressions. It’s especially appealing to wine lovers, newcomers to bourbon, and anyone interested in finished whiskeys with layered fruit and dessert-like complexity. Elegant yet easy-drinking, it’s a versatile bottle that works equally well for sipping, gifting, or introducing someone to premium bourbon.