Name: Angels Envy Bourbon
Color: Light brown
Nose: Corn/malt, vanilla, orange, port wine sweet
Taste: Corn bourbon, light cream notes, port wine finish
My thoughts in 2022:
The bottle I sampled was Batch No. 752 and Bottle No. 8840. It is different tasting than most bourbons I have sampled due to the port finish. The port wine finish is nice touch, but for traditional bourbon drinker this may not be to one’s liking. The bottle is a tall and flat shaped and imprinted wing that stand out through the bourbon and is unique looking. It is also a thin bottle that is easy to hide at your desk at work. Good to drink straight or on rocks and maybe an after-dinner drink. I do not recommend it in cocktails, but the website has several receipts.
Priced around $55 and worth the money if the flavor profile.
My thoughts in 2025:
The nose comes off a little weaker than I remembered. It really smelled like a water down bourbon. The taste is light and I am of the strong opinion you would not want to use this as a mixer. It reminds me of a softer Jim Beam Bourbon and “soft” is the word that best sums up this bourbon. Note, a coworker gave me a sample, so there is a chance it got water down by ice or accident.
My thoughts in 2025 is that I find Angels Envy too soft for my taste. It’s not a bad bourbon, it’s just an easy drinker and I prefer more of a kick in my Kentucky mash. If you like the flavor profile or softer bourbons, I would recommend it. If you have never tried it, I would recommend you not buy a bottle until order a glass neat.
Price around $65 and too soft for me for the price and flavor profile.
If you like it, drink it! – Chris
If you like it, drink it!
