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Cask ending has been in Angel’s Envy’s repertoire from the outset. Firm lore has it that grasp distiller Lincoln Henderson (of Woodford Reserve and Gentleman Jack notoriety) was satisfied to return out of retirement by his son Wes’ suggestion that they discover his lengthy standing curiosity in growing a port-finished bourbon. Angel’s Envy has launched quite a lot of creatively completed expressions through the years, growing older this launch for a full 12 months in ice-cider casks from Eden Specialty Ciders of Vermont.
Whereas Port wine finishes have turn out to be greater profile over time, the precise nature of ice-cider, alternatively, might not be as extensively identified. First practiced in Quebec, the method of creating ice cider parallels that of ice wine. The pure sugars of the fruit, grapes or apples, are concentrated by both cryoextraction (permitting fruit to freeze in place on the tree or vine) or cryoconcentration (pressed juices are frozen). In both case extraneous water is separated from fermentable sugars by means of freezing, leading to a extra markedly candy, dessert acceptable taste and a better alcohol content material by quantity because of the focus of sugars.
This bottle is the primary cask-finished rye launched beneath Angel’s Envy’s label in practically a decade which makes it an object of enthusiastic curiosity!
Angel’s Envy Rye Whiskey Completed in Ice Cider Casks (picture through Angel’s Envy)
Tasting Notes: Angel’s Envy Ice Cider End
Important Stats: 107 proof. Aged 7 years, completed for 1. MSRP $250, however bottles at the moment promoting for over $650.
Look: Deep, clear amber coloration with a pleasant, reasonable density.
Nostril: Caramel apple with hints of wooden and spice.
Palate: The nostril doesn’t lie- robust apple flavors proceed, starting with the buttery, savory taste of sautéed apples and black pepper then pivoting to vanilla flavors that fade out right into a candy however deep end with robust caramel and earthy brown sugar notes.
