It’s that point of yr once more — and by that I imply it’s 2025 and we’re lastly getting round to reviewing the 2024 launch of Angel’s Envy Cask Power Bourbon, which (in my thoughts) is the unofficial conclusion of “whiskey season.”
Angel’s Envy had an enormous yr in 2024 with a few of our most enjoyable — albeit largely impossible-to-buy — releases. This one ought to be a bit extra attainable, nonetheless, notably contemplating how long-lived it’s been.
The whiskey is (as all the time) simple — a cask power model of Angel’s Envy‘s iconic Port-finished providing. It’s maybe a bit beefier on the nostril this yr than in earlier renditions, exhibiting off extra of a barrel-driven character, tempering its nutty, peppery, and in the end raisiny core. There’s a mix of candy and savory on the palate, although there’s extra of a weighty mushroom character this yr, coming throughout with heavy parts of black tea, leather-based, and pepper. In time, parts of toasted marshmallow and darkish chocolate emerge, the latter evoking the basic Port ending on the whiskey.
As with prior expressions of this whiskey, water isn’t notably useful because it dulls the expertise somewhat than elevating it. With our with out water, a slight mint character seems late within the sport, which provides a pleasing, cleaning high quality to the proceedings.
All advised, this whiskey is a bit much less composed that prior renditions, nevertheless it’s by no means greater than a minor departure from the home fashion.
118.8 proof.
B+ / $230 / angelsenvy.com [BUY IT NOW FROM FROOTBAT]
Angel’s Envy Cask Power Bourbon – Restricted Version (2024)
$230
