{"product_id":"angels-envy-cask-strength-2019","title":"Angel's Envy Cask Strength 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngel's Envy at its absolute best. Cask strength, port barrel finished, 122.4 proof. Named \"Best Spirit in the World\" by F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAngel's Envy Cask Strength is the once-a-year release from the Louisville distillery — a limited bottling of their port barrel-finished bourbon at full cask strength, without dilution. Where the standard Angel's Envy is proofed down to 86.6, the Cask Strength preserves the full intensity of what came out of those Ruby Port barrels: 122.4 proof of deeply layered, fruit-forward, barrel-finished Kentucky straight bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 2019 release was hailed by F. Paul Pacult as the Best Spirit in the World — an extraordinary designation for a bourbon, and a recognition of what port barrel finishing does to a well-made Kentucky straight whiskey at full proof. The finishing process imparts dark berry fruit, a subtle grape richness, and a depth of complexity that sets it apart from anything in the standard Angel's Envy lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep mahogany with ruby highlights from the port barrel finish.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and inviting — dark cherry, vanilla, toffee, and a warm cinnamon spice. The port influence is evident and elegant.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complex and full — dark berry fruit, caramel, baking spice, and a bold bourbon backbone amplified by the cask strength proof. Exceptionally well integrated for 122.4 proof.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very long — port fruit, warm spice, and oak fading into a rich, satisfying close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eF. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best Spirit in the World\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Angel's Envy, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Port Barrel Finished\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122.4 (61.2% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby Port barrels\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019 Cask Strength Annual Release\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/angels-envy\"\u003eAngel's Envy collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Angel's Envy Cask Strength differ from the standard Angel's Envy?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard Angel's Envy is proofed down to 86.6 and is widely available year-round. The Cask Strength is an annual limited release at full barrel proof (122.4 in the 2019 edition) — the same port barrel finish at full intensity, without dilution. The difference in complexity and depth is significant.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does port barrel finishing do to bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby Port barrels previously held Portuguese fortified wine, imparting dark berry fruit, a subtle grape sweetness, and a vinous richness to the bourbon. Angel's Envy is one of the most recognized port-finished bourbons in the category — the finishing cask is central to the house style.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs 122.4 proof too high to drink neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's high but manageable for most experienced whiskey drinkers. Start with a small pour neat to assess, then add 3–5 drops of water to open the nose and soften the proof. The 2019 is notably well-integrated for its strength — the port finish rounds out what could otherwise be an aggressive entry.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow often is Angel's Envy Cask Strength released?\u003c\/strong\u003e Once per year in very limited quantities. Each annual release varies slightly in proof and barrel selection. The 2019 is a specific, unrepeatable expression — when it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"How does Angel's Envy Cask Strength differ from the standard Angel's Envy?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"The standard Angel's Envy is proofed down to 86.6 and is widely available year-round. 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