Angel's Envy Rye Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks
Angel's Envy · Angel's Envy Distillery
This rye walks the line between indulgence and structure with real poise. The rum cask finish adds layers of tropical sweetness without overwhelming the grain's natural spice. A compelling bottle for anyone who thinks rye can only be austere.
Nose
Tropical fruit and toasted coconut greet you first, followed by baking spice and a whisper of caramelized banana. Underneath sits a bedrock of rye grain and charred oak.
Palate
Rich and round, with maple syrup, brown spices, and a burst of candied orange. The rum cask influence shows as a molasses-like sweetness that the rye's pepperiness keeps in check. Mid-palate reveals pecan and dried cherry.
Finish
Long and warming, with lingering butterscotch, leather, and a faint echo of tobacco leaf.
- Mash Bill
- 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
- Barrel Type
- New charred American oak, finished in Caribbean rum casks
- Bottled in Bond
- No
- Single Barrel
- No
- Wheated
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Autumn Passage — 2 oz Angel's Envy Rye · 0.75 oz Demerara syrup · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · 1 dash orange bitters · Stir over ice, strain into a rocks glass with a large cube, express an orange peel.
Food Pairing
The rum cask sweetness and rye spice mirror the allspice, scotch bonnet, and caramelized crust of jerk pork belly, while the whiskey's tannin cuts through the fat.
Crafted at the Louisville distillery founded by the late Lincoln Henderson, this rye is finished in hand-selected Caribbean rum barrels that lend tropical depth to the assertive grain.
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