Angel’s Envy has just released its Angel’s Envy Rye Whiskey Finished in Ice Cider Casks. Created by finishing seven-year-old, 95% rye whiskey for 364 days in ice cider casks from Vermont-based Eden Specialty Ciders, this is the fourth release in Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection, the brand’s special release program that honors the late Lincoln Henderson’s pioneering and innovative spirit.
Ice cider is a dessert-style cider that is produced primarily in the northern US and Canada. The French oak casks used to finish this Angel’s Envy Ice cider is a dessert-style cider that is produced primarily in the northern US and Canada. The French oak casks used to finish the release were used by Eden Specialty Ciders to create an ice cider from tart, late-season Northern Spy apples that had been naturally cold-concentrated in Vermont before partial fermentation and aging.
“The flavor profile of this whiskey is very unique – the spiciness of the rye is balanced by the fruity sweetness from the ice cider casks, and there’s a crispness that is really distinct. We’ve never seen a whiskey finished in ice cider casks before, so we’re excited to introduce this finish as part of our Cellar Collection,” said Kyle Henderson, Angel’s Envy’s Distillery Production Manager. “My brother, Andrew, was the one who found these barrels and raised the idea of an ice cider finish; he’s really championed this project from the beginning. As we tasted samples and learned more about the craftsmanship, time and resources required to create each bottle of ice cider, we fell in love with the product and the process and knew these special casks would be an excellent match for our rye.”
Inspired by the unique, climate-driven elements of ice cider production, Angel’s Envy packaged its Rye Whiskey Finished in Ice Cider Casks in a frosted glass bottle and commemorative gift box. The limited-edition release, which consists of just 6,000 bottles total, will be available for purchase beginning on February 25 at select retailers in NY, CA, FL, TN, IL, TX and KY, as well as at Angel’s Envy’s downtown Louisville distillery.
Angel’s Envy 500 Main members can enter for the chance to purchase a bottle ahead of the public sale for pickup at Angel’s Envy’s distillery. A total of 500 bottles will be reserved for the 500 Main presale lottery.
Angel’s Envy Rye Whiskey Finished in Ice Cider Casks is 107 proof and will retail for $249.99.
