Angel's Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels 750ml

Lincoln Henderson spent decades as one of American whiskey's great architects — the mind behind some of the most iconic bourbons ever bottled. When he and his son Wes set out to build something of their own, they didn't just want to make a great bourbon. They wanted to finish it. Angel's Envy was a creative pioneer in what is now a widespread practice: taking a well-aged Kentucky straight bourbon and resting it in secondary casks to add a final layer of complexity. Here, the vehicle is 60-gallon French oak ruby Port wine barrels imported from Portugal, and the results are quietly extraordinary.

The bourbon is aged 4–6 years in American white oak using Kentucky-grown corn and rye, distilled with limestone-filtered water, then finished an additional 3–6 months in hand-selected Port casks. The color is a warm, luminous copper. The nose offers vanilla, ripe berries, and a whisper of dried fruit. On the palate it is smooth and luxurious — dark cherry, orange peel, roasted nuts, and a gentle Port sweetness that never tips into cloying. The finish is long, juicy, and gently warming. At 86.6 proof, it is approachable without sacrificing depth. Best enjoyed neat or over a single large cube.

98 points — Wine Enthusiast | “A beautiful, mouthwatering spirit finished in Port barrels, which explains those juicy red-fruit notes that slide into the long finish. Look for orange peel, vanilla, and roasted nut flavors, too.”

• Producer: Angel’s Envy Distillery
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Port Wine Barrel Finish
• Region: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
• ABV: 43.3% (86.6 Proof)
• Aging: 4–6 years American white oak + 3–6 months French oak ruby Port casks
• Batch Size: 8–12 barrels
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Vanilla, dark cherry, orange peel, roasted nuts, ripe berries, Port wine sweetness
• Serve: Neat, single large ice cube, or Port Wine Old Fashioned

Conceived by a legend, finished with intention — one of American whiskey’s most celebrated port-finished expressions.