About Angel's Envy
Angel's Envy is the whiskey that popularized cask finishing in American distilling. Founded in 2010 by legendary Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson and his son Wes Henderson, the brand was built on a single bold idea: take a great American whiskey and finish it in barrels from other parts of the world. The result is a distinct family of whiskeys that draw character from port, rum, sherry, and other finishing casks, a category Angel's Envy helped invent.
The brand's name is a play on "Angel's Share," the portion of whiskey lost to evaporation during barrel aging. Angel's Envy is the whiskey so good, even the angels would envy it. Lincoln Henderson, who previously served as Master Distiller at Brown-Forman (Woodford Reserve, Old Forester), passed in 2013, but the Henderson family's commitment to finishing-led craft whiskey continues.
Why Angel's Envy Makes a Great Gift
A personalized bottle of Angel's Envy delivers a uniquely American whiskey story with a worldly twist. The finishing process produces unmistakable flavor profiles, port-finished Bourbon with raisin and dark fruit, or rum-finished Rye with butterscotch and tropical sweetness, that stand out in any home bar or gift exchange. Whether you're marking a wedding, an anniversary, a milestone birthday, an executive thank-you, or a retirement, Angel's Envy is the choice for someone who already drinks the classics and wants something with more character.
The Expressions
- Angel's Envy Port Wine Barrel Finished Bourbon. The flagship. Kentucky Straight Bourbon aged in charred American oak, then finished in ruby port wine barrels from Portugal. Notes of vanilla, raisin, maple syrup, and dark chocolate. The whiskey that put Angel's Envy on the map.
- Angel's Envy Caribbean Rum Cask Finished Rye. The bolder counterpart. A 95% rye whiskey finished for 18 months in Caribbean rum casks from Barbados. Notes of butterscotch, toffee, ginger, and tropical fruit. The gift for the whiskey drinker who wants something different.
Angel's Envy FAQs
What is Angel's Envy? Angel's Envy is an American whiskey brand founded in 2010 by Lincoln Henderson and his son Wes Henderson, known for finishing whiskey in non-traditional casks like port wine and Caribbean rum barrels.
Who founded Angel's Envy? Angel's Envy was founded by Lincoln Henderson, formerly Master Distiller at Brown-Forman, and his son Wes Henderson. Lincoln spent over 40 years in the bourbon industry before launching the brand.
What does "Angel's Envy" mean? The name plays on "Angel's Share," the whiskey lost to evaporation during barrel aging. Angel's Envy is the whiskey so good, even the angels would envy it.
What's the difference between the Port Finish Bourbon and the Rum Finish Rye? The Bourbon is aged in new charred oak then finished 3-6 months in ruby port barrels, producing a sweeter, fruitier whiskey at 86.6 proof. The Rye is a 95% rye mash finished 18 months in Caribbean rum casks, producing a bolder, spicier whiskey at 100 proof with tropical sweetness.
Can I personalize a bottle of Angel's Envy? Yes. Personal Wine offers custom laser engraving on every bottle of Angel's Envy. Designs can include names, dates, monograms, photos, logos, or full custom artwork.
Which Angel's Envy is best for a gift? The Port-Finished Bourbon is the most universally loved and the brand's flagship gift. The Caribbean Rum-Finished Rye is the better pick for the rye drinker or anyone looking for a more distinctive flavor profile.
Where does Personal Wine ship Angel's Envy? Personal Wine ships personalized liquor to most U.S. states. Liquor cannot be shipped to Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Mississippi, Texas, or Utah due to state regulations.
