Angel’s Envy 2023 Cask Strength Bourbon bottled at 118.2 proof — a $229.99 expression that merits close attention.
Nose
Expertise in barrel finishing shows here via the lovely orange, brown coloring tinted with red hues from the port barrel finish. Legs dance nicely on the insides of the glass. Oh, this is nice. Warm aromatics of butterscotch, chocolate, vanilla, Cracker Jack and brown sugar.
Finish
This is the stuff made for cold nights. Chestnut, earthy funk, vanilla, oak, sweet toffee, warm spice and pumpernickel bread combine for a decadent taste that lingers into a long, meandering finish to keep your mouth watering. This is some really great stuff here. Cask strength Kentucky bourbon finished in port barrels done right, this exemplifies why Angel’s Envy is such a well loved brand and truly a specialist in the barrel finishing arena. Grab a bottle if you can.
Verdict
Angel’s Envy 2023 Cask Strength Bourbon is an exceptional expression that stands among the finest in its category. It rewards patience and attention in equal measure, and we recommend it without reservation — though at $229.99, one expects nothing less.
