US ~ 43.4% ~ $86 ~
There aren’t many things more traditional than Kentucky bourbon so we were thrilled to get some of the trendy, but decidedly non-traditional, Angel’s Envy here in BC. This bourbon is aged in port barrels for 6-ish months after the four to six years tradition (and law) dictate it spends in virgin American oak. Very cool to see the familiar vanilla, caramel, and oak flavours associated with bourbon as the fortified wine finish casts a new light on an old friend.
Tasting Notes
By The Master of Malt
Angel's Envy is a rather splendid bourbon that has interestingly been finished in Port casks! The combination of the vanilla-y richness with the sweet, sticky Port notes (which really come to the fore of the delightful finish) is a match made in Heaven - an apt saying, considering the name.
Nose
Orange segments, flaky pastry and cinnamon sticks.
Palate
Creamy vanilla, cedar spice and the start of the red berry sweetness.
Finish
A big ol' helping of dark chocolate, red grape and a light waft of aromatic herbs.