Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Ice Cider Finished Rye
A limited editionAngel’s Envy Rye Whiskey Finished in Ice Cider Casks will be released this month, February, 2022! The Louisville, KY brand is well known for its approach on finished whiskies. The brand produces hand crafted, small batch whiskey distilled by the Louisville Distilling Company, which is a subsidiary of Bacardi Limited.
In this article at least, we’re not going to go down the rabbit hole of debating if their approach is a new category or eliminates their bourbon from technically being considered such for example, mostly because this is a rye expression. However, we will circle back to that in another article.
Nonetheless, this limited edition rye release is featured on our bourbon release calendar for the month of February. We review everything rye whiskey lovers need to know from price to proof.Angels Envy Ice Cider Finished Rye Cellar Collection release takes a Straight Rye Whiskey, and finishes it in cider casks for a unique approach.
“The flavor profile of this whiskey is very unique – the spiciness of the rye is balanced by the fruity sweetness from the ice cider casks, and there’s a crispness that is really distinct. We’ve never seen a whiskey finished in ice cider casks before, so we’re excited to introduce this finish as part of our Cellar Collection,” says Kyle Henderson, Angel Envy’s Distillery Production Manager. “My brother, Andrew, was the one who found these barrels and raised the idea of an ice cider finish; he’s really championed this project from the beginning.” Moreover, the team suggested, “as we tasted samples and learned more about the craftsmanship, time and resources required to create each bottle of ice cider, we fell in love with the product and the process and knew these special casks would be an excellent match for our rye.”
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Review & Tasting Notes
TheAngel’s Envy Rye Whiskey Finished in Ice Cider Casks is the newest addition to the Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection. The collection is essentially a “special release program that honors the late Lincoln Henderson’s pioneering and innovative spirit.”
Quick notes regarding this limited edition St. Patrick’s release:
- Hitting shelves in limited markets, beginning February 25, 2022.
- 6,500 bottles allocation
- 107 Proof
- 750ml bottle
- $250 MSRP
Color
Rich, reddish amber
Nose
Aroma: The nose features notes of caramel candy apple and toasted oak, with faint notes of nuttiness and cinnamon.
Palate
Taste: Once sipped, this Angel’s Envy Finished Rye in Cider Casks features bold peppery and cinnamon notes accompanied by vanilla, ripe apple, toffee and butterscotch on the palate.
Finish
The finish for this rye expression is long and transitions from spicy to sweet, with notes of brown sugar and apple with hints of earthiness and oak.
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Release Date & Availability
TheAngel’s Envy Cellar Collection Ice Cider Finished Rye will begin to hit shelves February 25, 2022. It will be available in a limited number of retailers through the brand’s current national distribution zone, as well as the distillery in downtown Louisville. The states included in this allocated release include, NY, CA, FL, TN, IL, TX and KY. The allocation for this rye release is 6,000 bottle nonetheless, with a cap of 500 being released directly at the distillery.
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Proof & ABV
The Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Finished Rye in Cider Casks release is bottled at 107 proof. The107-proofing is the equivalent of 53.5% ABV. This marks the brand’s highest proof Cellar Collection release to date.
Mash Bill
We have yet to determine the mash bill of Angel’s Envy Rye Whiskey Finished in Ice Cider Casks specifically. However, they have previously been known to use a 95% rye and 5% malted barley mashbill.
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MSRP & Secondary Price
This 2022 Limited Edition Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection release is available in a 750ml bottle which resembles a similar looking bottle the distillery uses for the most of its releases. The bottle features the distinctly recognizable angel wings casing the bottle. Angel’s Envy Rye Finished in Ice Cider Casks has an MSRP of $250.
Suggested retail pricing is officially set for $250. However, with limited distribution, it’s yet to be determined what kind of secondary price we’ll see onAngel’s Envy Finished Rye Cider Casks for sale.
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