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ANGEL'S ENVY® Announces 2018 Cask Strength Limited Edition Release

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Published
10/05/2018 by

Louisville Distilling Company, the Louisville-based craft distiller that produces small batch, finished whiskeys, including the highly-celebrated ANGEL'S ENVY Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels, today announced the limited-edition release of ANGEL'S ENVY Cask Strength Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels. This year's expression is now available in select markets: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA and Washington D.C.

Each year, ANGEL'S ENVY carefully selects barrels exceptional enough for the lengthy finishing process used to create ANGEL'S ENVY Cask Strength Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels. ANGEL'S ENVY starts as a premium bourbon of uncompromising quality, aged up to seven years for the perfect level of richness and maturity. The hand-selected barrels are then blended and undergo a lengthy finishing process in Portuguese port wine casks.

"We started this tradition with our first Cask Strength release in 2012 and are proud of this year's bourbon-forward release," said Wes Henderson, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of ANGEL'S ENVY. "Every 100 barrels or so, we find one that truly stands out. We're always looking for those special barrels to put through our extended finishing process."

ANGEL'S ENVY Cask Strength Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels Tasting Notes
Aroma: Banana and honey, light burnt wood
Taste: Caramel, sweet raisins, cola, herbal notes
Finish: Dark chocolate, heavy toasted oak, fresh figs
Look: Golden Ruby

Journalist, critic and spirits consultant F. Paul Pacult declared the 2012 ANGEL'S ENVY Cask Strength Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels "best spirit in the world" in his 2013 Spirit Journal. In his review, Pacult awarded the expression five stars—his highest recommendation—noting, "this masterpiece deserves a sixth rating star." The 2015 expression was also awarded five stars by Pacult in the 2016 Spirit Journal. Anthony Dias Blue featured the 2017 ANGEL'S ENVY Cask Strength Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels in Blue Lifestyle, giving it a score of 96 out of 100.

The suggested retail price for a 750ml bottle, which may vary by market, is $199.99. Each year, the proof varies based on the barrels selected. The 2018 release is 124-proof, or 62% ABV, so you may consider sipping ANGEL'S ENVY Cask Strength Bourbon Finished in Port Barrels with a dash of water to release some of its flavor nuances.

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