Angels Envy

Angel's Envy Cask Strength

I was a little surprised to find that AECS hasn't been reviewed on connosr. Yes it is nearly $200 per bottle, yes it is somewhat rare, yes bourbon finished in port barrels is (was?) controversial, but all of these things sound like a perfect mixture of qualities that would draw some discerning connosr to buy and review a bottle. I suppose that...

Score 61/100

Angel's Envy Port Barrel Finish

This is one of the oddest bourbons i have ever had, light but spicy with a nice candied fruit feel and easy drinkability. Nose: Candied Fruits, light rye, slight wine, dark fruits, and peaches. Palate: Light, luscious candied fruits, some spice a lot more than i expected, and some wine to round it out. Finish: Dark fruits, spice, wine, candied...

Score 89/100

Angel's Envy Port Barrel Finish

It’s about time I posted my notes on this one, as I’ve been meaning to for a long time. A bourbon. yes, but not any bourbon, but a very special one : finished in Port casks after being aged in fresh oak casks, as bourbons should. Basically this is one is born out of love and passion , Lincoln Henderson’s, love and passion. Mr. Henderson describes...

Score 87/100

Angel's Envy Port Barrel Finish

After spending several months over this bottle I am still puzzled as to my final judgment. Undoubtedly, this was a quality bourbon to begin with and I am uncertain what was actually gained by finishing it in port barrels. This bourbon had a high rye content and I think that the port influence was just too much for that grain: spices were very...

Score 84/100