Angel’s Envy Rye Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Angel’s Envy Rye Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Angel’s Envy Rye Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Angel’s Envy Rye Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Angel's Envy Rye Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks

$175.00
(5.0)
Overview

Discover a truly unique whiskey experience with Angel’s Envy Rye, a premium spirit that artfully balances bold spice and smooth sweetness. Crafted in small batches, this exceptional rye is finished in Caribbean rum casks, creating a complex and unforgettable profile that stands out in any collection.

Angel’s Envy starts with a 95% rye and 5% malted barley mash bill, aged for six years in new charred American oak barrels. What sets it apart is the extended finishing period—up to 18 months—in carefully selected Caribbean rum barrels. These barrels, previously used for cognac and rum aging, impart deep layers of flavour not typically found in rye whiskey.

Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), Angel’s Envy Rye is made for sipping, neat, over a large ice cube, or in a premium cocktail. Whether you’re a whiskey connoisseur or a curious newcomer, this expression offers a refined and rewarding experience.

Elevate your bar with Angel’s Envy Rye Rum Cask Finish—where craftsmanship meets innovation in every drop. Add it to your cart today and taste what happens when tradition meets creative finishing.

Product Details

Brand Angel's Envy
Producer Angel's Envy Distillery, Louisville Distilling Co.
Category Rye Whiskey
Style Rum Cask Finished
Region Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Mash Bill 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
Age Statement 6 Years, plus up to 18 months finishing
ABV 50% (100 Proof)
Cask Type New charred American oak, finished in Caribbean rum casks
Bottle Size 750ml
Country USA

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: Citrus, caramel candy, maple sugar, vanilla, oak and hazelnut
  • Palate: Sweet rum, brown sugar and soft oak, with rye spice and a touch of gingerbread underneath
  • Finish: Sweet and dry at once, quick and easy, with peppery rye spice on the way out

The rum cask finish takes the edge off the rye's usual bite without losing the spice altogether, so you still know exactly what you're drinking.

What sets this bottle apart

  • One of the originals in the rum cask finished whiskey category, first released in 2013
  • Six years in new charred oak, then up to 18 months in Caribbean rum casks
  • Bottled at 100 proof for real depth and presence
  • Rated five stars in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible and scored 99 points by The Tasting Panel Magazine

Distillery Information

Angel's Envy was founded by legendary Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, the man behind Woodford Reserve, alongside his son Wes. The distillery has built its reputation on finishing already excellent whiskey in unconventional casks, treating the finishing process as its own craft rather than an afterthought.

The rye is finished in Caribbean rum casks after tasting through more than 100 rums to find the right match, landing on a combination that keeps the rye's spice intact while adding real depth and sweetness.

Awards & Recognition

  • Five Stars, Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
  • 99 Points, The Tasting Panel Magazine

Who this bottle is for

  • Rye drinkers who want spice without it overpowering everything else
  • Fans of finished whiskey looking for one of the category's originals
  • Anyone who likes rum and rye and wants to see them work together
  • Drinkers ready to step up from standard rye into something more layered

How to enjoy

  • Best neat to get the full run from rye spice to rum sweetness
  • Works well over a single large ice cube on a warm night
  • Solid choice for an Old Fashioned if you want the rum sweetness to carry through

Why we curate it

Angel's Envy Rye set the standard for rum cask finished whiskey and it's still one of the best examples of it. Real rye spice, real depth from the rum casks, and nothing about it feels like a gimmick. A genuinely different pour that's earned every bit of its reputation.

Tasting Notes

NOSE: Maple sugar, caramel, and toasted oak, then vanilla, hazelnut, and a soft touch of spice. The rum cask influence with molasses, dried tropical fruits and citrus.

PALATE: Luscious mouthfeel with layers of brown sugar, baking spices, and toffee. The rum casks complements the rye’s natural spice, offering hints of gingerbread, cinnamon, and toasted marshmallow.

FINISH: Long, warming, sweet dry with lingering flavours of maple syrup, soft oak, rum soaked fruit cake. Ends with peppery spice