{"product_id":"angels-envy-cask-strength-bourbon-2026-port-finished","title":"Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon 2026 Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon 2026 Release\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled at 58.9% ABV (117.8 proof) and finished for up to three years in ruby Port wine barrels. Built on a solera-inspired blending process rather than a single age statement, this annual limited release brings together some of Angel's Envy's oldest reserves for a richer, more layered pour than the brand's standard port-finished expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouisville-based Angel's Envy has built its reputation on finishing bourbon in specialty barrels, a technique pioneered by master distiller Lincoln Henderson that pushed Kentucky straight bourbon into new territory. The 2026 cask strength release leans further into that philosophy, marking a notable shift toward more in-house distillate and giving this bottle real weight for collectors and longtime fans of the brand alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe dark fruit, brown sugar sweetness, toasted oak, hints of cocoa, a whisper of vanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, stewed plum and fig, warm cinnamon spice, dark chocolate, a firm oak backbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, lingering with dried fruit, roasted nuts, and a gentle port-wine sweetness that sticks around\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58.9% (117.8 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAngel's Envy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinished in Ruby Port Wine Barrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious bourbon collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e A limited annual release that's worth setting aside for the shelf or opening for a special occasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift-giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standout gift for the bourbon lover in your life who already owns the essentials and wants something more distinctive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat sipping by the fireplace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask strength intensity and port-barrel richness make this one built for slow, deliberate sipping rather than mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome bar showpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bottle that starts conversations and elevates any home bar collection with real pedigree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon worth the price?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for bourbon fans who appreciate finished whiskey and cask strength intensity, this limited 2026 release delivers a depth of dried fruit and oak character you won't find in the brand's standard bourbon, making it a smart splurge for special occasions or collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat or with a single large ice cube is the best way to enjoy this bourbon, since the high proof and port-finish complexity are best experienced without much dilution — though a few drops of water can open up the fruit notes further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the 2026 release different from previous years?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year's release blends more of Angel's Envy's oldest in-house distillate and extends the ruby Port barrel finishing up to three years, resulting in a richer, more fruit-forward profile than prior editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good gift for a bourbon enthusiast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely, this is an ideal gift for anyone who already has the basics covered and is ready to try a limited, collector-worthy bourbon with real finishing complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Angel's Envy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53837019709734,"sku":"ANGEL-S-ENVY-CASK-STRENG-UL2RNT","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/7951\/6015\/files\/Angel_sEnvyCaskStrengthBourbon2026Releasew_boximage.webp?v=1788911799","url":"https:\/\/pbexpressliquor.com\/products\/angels-envy-cask-strength-bourbon-2026-port-finished","provider":"PB Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}