1 / 7Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 43.3% ABV, 70cl
Angel's Envy: Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is finished in port wine barrels and listed at 43.3% ABV in a 70cl bottle. The listing describes vanilla, maple syrup, ripe fruit, toast and bitter chocolate notes, making its secondary cask finish the main point of difference for sipping or cocktails.
At a glance
- Finished in port wine barrels after ageing in new, charred white oak barrels, according to the listing.
- The stated tasting notes include vanilla, maple syrup, ripe fruit, toast and bitter chocolate.
- Suggested for sipping neat or on the rocks, as well as Manhattan, Bourbon and Bubbles, or Whiskey Sour cocktails.
- The listing says it received Gold at the 2022 San Francisco Spirits Competition.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Port cask finishing provides a clear point of distinction from bourbon without a stated secondary finish.
- The listing presents several serving options, from neat pours to named classic cocktails.
- Customer feedback describes the flavour as slightly sweet and smooth, and also praises the bottle’s appearance.
Technical specifications
6 specifications| Type | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Alcohol strength | 43.3% ABV |
| Bottle size | 70cl |
| Finishing cask | Port Wine Barrels |
| Mash bill | 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley |
| Initial ageing | typically for 4 to 6 years |
What to know before buying
- Ageing is described as typically 4 to 6 years in new, charred white oak barrels before a secondary finish in port barrels. The listing does not specify the duration of that finishing stage. Its tasting notes are descriptive claims, not a guarantee of individual preference.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Bourbon drinkers interested in a port wine cask finish and the listed sweet, fruit and toasted flavour notes.
- Buyers looking for a bottle to serve neat, on the rocks or in cocktails such as a Manhattan or Whiskey Sour.
- Gift buyers who value the bottle’s presentation, which customer feedback views positively.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking an un-finished bourbon or a spirit described as dry, neutral or without sweet fruit notes.
- Buyers who want a confirmed duration for the port cask finishing stage.

Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights a slightly sweet, smooth flavour and an attractive bottle, while opinions on value for money are mixed. Those flavour impressions may appeal to buyers seeking a sweeter profile, and the positive bottle comments may matter for gifting. The listing’s port cask finish and tasting notes provide context but are manufacturer descriptions, not proof of a particular experience.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the flavour as slightly sweet and smooth.
- Customers praise the bottle’s appearance.
Mixed feedback
- Opinions on value for money are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
How is Angel’s Envy bourbon finished?
The listing says it is aged in new, charred white oak barrels, typically for 4 to 6 years, then given a secondary finish in port wine barrels. It does not state the duration of that finishing stage.
What tasting notes are listed?
The listing describes vanilla, maple syrup, ripe fruit, toast and bitter chocolate, with a lingering sweetness in the finish.
How can it be served?
The listing suggests drinking it neat or on the rocks, or using it in cocktails including a Manhattan, Bourbon and Bubbles, and Whiskey Sour.
What do customers say about the flavour and value?
Customer feedback describes the bourbon as slightly sweet and smooth and praises the bottle’s appearance. Views on value for money are mixed, so the feedback does not establish that every buyer will consider it worth the price.

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