Angels Envy Bourbon & Rye Gift Set 375ML 2Pk

Angel's Envy Bourbon & Rye Gift Set 375ML 2Pk is a two-bottle collection featuring Angel's Envy's port-finished bourbon and rye whiskey, each in 375ml bottles at 43.3% ABV (86.6 proof) for the bourbon. The bourbon earned an exceptional 98 points from Wine Enthusiast and a five-star "Highest Recommendation" from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal — making this set a compelling introduction to one of American whiskey's most acclaimed finishing programs.

Quick Facts: ABV: 43.3% (Bourbon)  |  Origin: Louisville, Kentucky  |  Port Wine Cask Finished  |  Distillery: Angel's Envy Distillery

Production & Heritage

Angel's Envy Distillery, based in Louisville, Kentucky, was founded by the late Lincoln Henderson — a master distiller with decades of experience in the American whiskey industry. The distillery holds a notable distinction as the first whiskey brand to launch exclusively with bourbon and rye finished in secondary barrels, a technique that became its defining signature. The bourbon in this set is built on a mashbill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley, aged four to six years in new American oak barrels before spending an additional six months finishing in 60-gallon ruby port wine barrels made of French oak imported from Portugal.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Toasted oak and warm vanilla lead into ripe red fruit — think cherry and raspberry — with a subtle backdrop of raisin and sultana. The port influence is evident but restrained, lending a dried-fruit sweetness that complements the underlying bourbon character.

Taste: The entry is rich and sweet, with caramel and honey coating the palate immediately. At mid-palate, ripe fruit flavors emerge — sweetened raspberries and blackberries intertwined with vanilla. Warming cinnamon and pepper spice build toward the peak, balancing the fruit-forward sweetness with enough structure to keep things interesting.

Finish: Medium in length and distinctly sweet, with lingering oak and gentle spice trailing off gradually. The port cask influence shows itself one final time as a soft, fruity echo beneath the oak tannins.

How to Drink Angel's Envy

The bourbon drinks well neat or with a single large ice cube, which opens up the port-finished fruit notes without muting the oak backbone. The smaller 375ml format also makes this set ideal for sampling both expressions side by side.

• Old Fashioned: The bourbon's inherent sweetness from the port finish means you can dial back the sugar, letting caramel and cherry notes carry the drink.
• Manhattan: The rye's spice and the bourbon's fruit character each bring a distinct angle to this classic — try both and compare.
• Boulevardier: The bourbon's vanilla and ripe-fruit profile stands up to Campari's bitterness, creating a layered, dessert-like variation.

Best For

• Gifting a bourbon enthusiast curious about port cask finishing
• Side-by-side tasting of Angel's Envy bourbon versus rye
• Sampling premium whiskey without committing to full 750ml bottles
• Building a home bar with acclaimed Kentucky whiskey

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Angel's Envy Bourbon taste like? Angel's Envy Bourbon delivers a rich, sweet profile dominated by vanilla, caramel, and honey, layered with ripe red fruits like cherry and raspberry from its port wine barrel finish. Warming cinnamon and pepper spice emerge beneath the sweetness, leading to a medium-length finish with lingering oak.

How does Angel's Envy compare to Breckenridge Port Cask Finish? Both whiskeys use port cask finishing as a secondary maturation step, but Angel's Envy uses ruby port barrels specifically imported from Portugal while Breckenridge finishes in tawny port casks. Angel's Envy also carries a higher critical score at 98 points from Wine Enthusiast, and its mashbill of 72% corn gives it a sweeter, more fruit-forward foundation.

Is Angel's Envy good for sipping neat? At 43.3% ABV, the bourbon is approachable enough to sip neat without water, and the port cask finish adds complexity that rewards slow, deliberate tasting. It consistently ranks among the most approachable port-finished bourbons available.

Where is Angel's Envy made? Angel's Envy is produced at the Angel's Envy Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. The distillery was established by master distiller Lincoln Henderson and is one of Louisville's prominent craft whiskey operations.

What foods pair well with Angel's Envy Bourbon? Dark chocolate truffles complement the bourbon's caramel and cherry notes. Aged cheddar or Gruyère cheese creates a savory contrast against the port-finished sweetness. Pecan pie mirrors the bourbon's vanilla and toasted oak character. Charcuterie with dried fruits echoes the raisin and sultana notes from the port barrel influence. Grilled stone fruits like peaches bring out the bourbon's inherent fruitiness.

What sizes does Angel's Envy come in? This gift set includes two 375ml bottles — one bourbon and one rye. Angel's Envy bourbon and rye are also widely available in standard 750ml bottles.

Is Angel's Envy worth the price? Angel's Envy positions as a premium bourbon, and its 98-point Wine Enthusiast score, Gold Medal at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and five-star rating from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal place it among the most critically acclaimed whiskeys in its price tier. The gift set format offers a cost-effective way to experience both the bourbon and rye expressions.

Why Angel's Envy?

Angel's Envy didn't just adopt barrel finishing — it built an entire brand around the concept, launching as the first whiskey label to offer exclusively secondary-barrel-finished expressions. The bourbon's six-month rest in ruby port wine barrels from Portugal imparts a fruit-forward complexity that few competitors have matched at this proof point. A 98-point score from Wine Enthusiast and a Gold Medal at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition confirm that the approach works at a high level. This two-pack gift set distills the brand's core philosophy into a format designed for exploration, giving drinkers direct access to both flagship expressions without the commitment of full-size bottles.