Heritage
Angel’s Envy has become synonymous with boundary-pushing bourbon, and this Bottled-in-Bond Cask Strength Limited Release takes that reputation to an even higher level. Crafted under the strict requirements of the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, this expression comes from a single distilling season, aged in a federally bonded warehouse for a minimum of four years, and bottled at 100 proof. These standards ensure consistency, authenticity, and a showcase of pure distillery character.
This rare release is also bottled at cask strength, allowing the whiskey to maintain the intensity, richness, and complexity developed during maturation. Angel’s Envy has long been known for finishing techniques and innovation, but here the focus shifts to transparency and tradition, offering a bourbon that reflects both bold power and meticulous craftsmanship.
Produced in extremely limited quantities, this release highlights the distillery’s ongoing dedication to quality while expanding its range of collectible bottlings. Presented in Angel’s Envy’s signature bottle design, the 750 mL expression stands as a must-have for serious enthusiasts and collectors who value both rarity and heritage.
The Angel’s Envy Bottled-in-Bond Cask Strength Limited Release is more than just another special edition—it is a benchmark bourbon that connects tradition, authenticity, and innovation in one remarkable package.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes
The Angel’s Envy Bottled-in-Bond Cask Strength Bourbon opens with an expressive nose of toasted oak, vanilla bean, and caramelized sugar, underscored by hints of orchard fruit and baking spice. On the palate, it reveals its cask strength power with a full-bodied texture and layered flavors of toffee, cocoa, and roasted nuts. Mid-palate, notes of honey, cinnamon, and charred oak emerge, adding both warmth and complexity. The finish is long and commanding, marked by sweet tobacco, leather, and lingering spice, with a structure that reflects both its Bottled-in-Bond heritage and its uncut strength.
Food Pairings
This limited release pairs beautifully with bold and richly flavored foods. Starters such as smoked brisket sliders or spiced charcuterie echo its smoky sweetness and oak-driven spice. For the main course, it shines alongside grilled ribeye, slow-cooked short ribs, or venison, dishes that stand up to its intensity while allowing its caramel and spice layers to complement the meat. Strong cheeses like blue cheese or aged gouda heighten its richness, while desserts such as dark chocolate soufflé, pecan pie, or espresso cheesecake emphasize the bourbon’s interplay of sweetness, depth, and lingering oak.
Craftsmanship
Angel’s Envy was founded in Louisville, Kentucky, by legendary Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson and his son, Wes Henderson. Established with the goal of pushing bourbon beyond tradition, the brand quickly gained recognition for its innovative use of secondary barrel finishing—most famously aging bourbon in port wine casks, a technique that set a new standard in American whiskey.
Every Angel’s Envy expression reflects a balance between heritage and experimentation, combining classic Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship with creative finishing methods that add layers of depth and refinement. From the flagship Port Cask Finished Bourbon to limited cask strength and special releases, the brand consistently delivers whiskeys that appeal to both enthusiasts and collectors.
Today, Angel’s Envy stands as one of the most innovative names in American whiskey, admired for its quality, creativity, and willingness to redefine what bourbon can be while staying true to its Kentucky roots.
