I have been looking forward to getting my hands on Angel’s Envy 2022 Cask Strength. Bottled at 59.9% ABV) and priced at $299.99, it promises genuine character.
Nose
The whiskey presents maple, dates, and clove right away, with the slow show of Luxardo cherry and allspice as the nose opens.
Palate
There is a powerful punch at the top with fig, maple, bitter melon, and black tea notes that present throughout the tasting. I got an oily mouthfeel with essences of bacon, celery seed, and sweet syrup the taste of brunch. I liked this years release so much more than last, and who knows what that says, since last year was the big winning expression. I found more complexity and richness in the 2022 release, with the bold flavors melding perfectly with the cask strength. This is an enjoyably sippable spirit and works well neat or mixed into a classic old fashioned.
Finish
Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey finished in Port wine barrels from Portugal. Limited run of 16,980 bottles sold at a SRP of $299.99/750 ml bottle. 119.8 Proof (59.9% ABV). Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
Angel’s Envy 2022 Cask Strength is outstanding — one of those bottles that reminds you why you fell in love with whiskey in the first place. If you see it at $299.99, do not hesitate. This one earns a permanent spot on the shelf.
