Angel's Envy Rye is a meticulously crafted spirit that undergoes a unique aging process to achieve its exceptional flavor profile. Unlike many rye whiskies on the market, Angel's Envy Rye is aged for a period of 6 to 7 years, allowing the flavors to develop and mature over time. This extended aging period allows the whiskey to fully absorb the characteristics of the oak barrels in which it is aged, resulting in a rich and complex flavor profile.
The aging process begins with a mashbill composed of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. This high rye content contributes to the bold and spicy character that is characteristic of rye whiskey. The mashbill is then distilled and placed into new, charred oak barrels for aging. The new oak barrels provide a strong foundation for the whiskey to develop its flavors, imparting notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak.
After the initial aging period, Angel's Envy Rye undergoes an additional step that sets it apart from other rye whiskies. The whiskey is transferred to Caribbean Rum Casks, which previously served as Cognac Casks. These casks have already imparted their unique flavors to the rum and cognac, and now they continue to add depth and complexity to the rye whiskey.
The whiskey spends up to 18 months in these rum casks, allowing it to further mature and take on the flavors of the Caribbean rum and cognac. This additional aging process adds layers of sweetness, fruitiness, and spice to the whiskey, creating a truly distinctive flavor profile.
The result of this meticulous aging process is a rye whiskey that is incredibly smooth, complex, and well-balanced. The combination of the extended 6 to 7-year aging period and the finishing in Caribbean Rum Casks creates a whiskey that is full of depth and character, with notes of caramel, vanilla, spice, and tropical fruit.
Personally, I have had the pleasure of tasting Angel's Envy Rye on several occasions, and each time I am impressed by the depth and complexity of flavors. The aging process truly shines through in the final product, delivering a whiskey that is smooth and velvety on the palate, with a long and lingering finish.
Angel's Envy Rye is aged for a period of 6 to 7 years and then further aged for up to 18 months in Caribbean Rum Casks that previously served as Cognac Casks. This meticulous aging process results in a rye whiskey that is rich, complex, and full of character.