A Ok&L Unique Cask Debut from a Bourbon Powerhouse
Angel’s Envy “Ok&L Unique” Cask #2665 Personal Choose Port Completed Kentucky Straight Bourbon (750ml) ($89.99)
“That is it! That is the profile we wish from Angel’s Envy.”
— Andrew Whiteley, Ok&L Spirits Purchaser
Our newest epic unique cask comes from one of many hottest names in arguably the most popular spirits class out there proper now. This Kentucky distiller has discovered a fanatical following over the past ten years for crafting a few of the greatest, boldest whiskeys on the market, so we have been prepared to leap at any likelihood to get our fingers on an unique single cask. Once we lastly thought we had one, a mix-up on the distillery resulted one thing sudden within the type of Cask #2665. Whereas it’s not what we initially chosen, it’s almost certainly higher, so rely this as a giant win. And though it’s not technically cask proof, its quintessentially boisterous nature makes it drink like a much bigger whiskey than it’s. Extra importantly, it’s all the pieces Angel’s Envy followers are on the lookout for. As spirits purchaser Andrew Whiteley notes, “It’s large, it’s candy, it’s intensely concentrated, and most significantly for something completed in port barrels, it’s clear.” Profound bourbon spices and maple character ring throughout the complete profile, and regardless of it being “solely” 110 proof, a number of drops of water carry out the total kaleidoscopic panoply of flavors and aromas, leading to a whiskey that defies particular person descriptors. Our first go at an Angel’s Envy cask had some actual twists and turns, however the story ends with a most unbelievable (but extremely restricted) bourbon that each collector will wish to get their fingers on.
Ok&L Notes: Errors occur. Nobody is immune. The true take a look at comes right down to what you do once you make one. Angel’s Envy confirmed the utmost in integrity after the mix-up right here at Ok&L. Barrel #2665 is the wonderful alternative for the notorious #4018 cask. Should you weren’t concerned from ordering one and the next refund, you could not know, however #4018 was by no means speculated to enter the door at Ok&L—it wasn’t the kind of cask we have been on the lookout for, and it most positively wasn’t the cask we ordered. Nevertheless, Angel’s Envy went out of their technique to make issues proper. Sadly, our initially chosen cask ended up in one other retailer someplace else within the nation, so we weren’t in a position to get that one, however in the long run issues labored out in our (and our prospects’) favor. Angel’s Envy rushed us an epic set of cask samples and scheduled a private zoom with Kyle Henderson to stroll by every barrel and make our choice. Regardless of all the samples being superlatively good, cask #2665 stood out above the top-notch area. We bottled on the highest accessible ABV of 55% (they defend the cask-strength bottling for the extremely restricted official CS launch), however in reality, it opens up dramatically with a number of drops of water anyway, so remember to add some!
Andrew Whiteley | Ok&L Spirits Purchaser | Evaluation Date: June 10, 2022
That is it! That is the profile we wish from Angel’s Envy. It’s large, it’s candy, it’s intensely concentrated, and most significantly for something completed in port barrels, it’s clear. Strong, however not a fruit bomb. The spice of the bourbon stands proud, helped alongside by the maxed-out (and just some factors shy of true cask power) 110-proof bottling. Whereas we fought arduous to go away it at full proof, it simply merely wasn’t within the playing cards. The nostril is a bit dusty in that stunning outdated Kentucky method. It’s virtually gummy on the palate, like a tough sweet chew, as pink fruits shine by, particularly cherries and plums. There’s a candy bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup profile that threads from begin to end. Should you add a contact of water (and for all my kvetching about proof level, I like to recommend you do anyway), the oils come out fantastically, and the whiskey opens in dramatic style. It turns into an built-in entire quite than a bunch of particular person tasting notes. It’s now one thing to select aside sip by sip and revel in pour after pour. All in all, we received out on this quest to get our “first” Angel’s Envy cask right here by winding up with Cask #2665 on our cabinets.
