To celebrate its its Founder’s Day 10th Anniversary release, Angel’s Envy recently announced the release of it Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak Casks.
The limited-edition expression is a blend of four-year-old and nine-year-old Angel’s Envy Bourbon that is finished in hand-selected, charred, new Japanese Mizunara oak casks for an additional two years. This release is the first in Angel’s Envy’s Founder’s Collection, which exclusively includes releases commemorating brand anniversaries, special events and milestones.
“Ten years ago today, my dad Lincoln and I filled our first port barrels with the bourbon that would eventually become Angel’s Envy. In celebration, we wanted to release something special to honor my dad’s incredible legacy, how far Angel’s Envy has come and our exciting future ahead,” said Wes Henderson, Angel’s Envy Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer. “We chose this release for the tenth anniversary because my dad, having taken on several consulting roles in Japan during his career, always had a deep appreciation for the country and its distilling community. This release, finished in Mizunara casks made from this rare, 200-year-old wood, felt fitting for such a special milestone for Angel’s Envy.”
Angel’s Envy 500 Main members can purchase a bottle ahead of the general public for pickup at the Louisville distillery. Following the presale, the limited run of just 1,200 bottles will be available for purchase beginning on September 1st at Angel’s Envy’s distillery in downtown Louisville and select retailers in Kentucky. There will be a one-bottle limit per customer.
Once this rare release is enjoyed, the empty bottle – crafted from premium, lead-free crystal – is meant to be stripped of labels and reused as a decanter.
Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Japanese Mizunara Oak Casks retails for $349.99.
