Louisville Distilling Company is a relatively new player to
the bourbon industry. Started in 2010 by Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson (an
inaugural member of the Bourbon Hall of Fame), who had more than 40 years of
experience working for world class brands such as Woodford Reserve and Jack
Daniels. Lincoln wanted to create the world’s finest bourbon, by returning to
the original process of hand-blending whiskey in small batches of 8 to 10
barrels. The name started from the term “Angel’s Share” which is the percentage
of evaporated bourbon that is lost during the aging process. As Lincoln
Henderson said, “[I] sat the angels down and got them to agree that they could
take a larger share if they agreed to leave behind something even better.”
Hence, Angel’s Envy was born. Wine
Enthusiast Magazine awarded Angel’s Envy 98 out of 100 points which is the
highest-ever rating for a bourbon.
Angel’s Envy Bourbon Port Cask Finish (aka Expression 10/10)
is described as “a warm spirit, lacking any hint of edginess with ephemeral
hints of port wine and rich amber hue.” It is distilled for an unparalleled
smoothness, aged for 4 to 6 years in American white oak barrels and finished in
hand-selected port casks for an incremental 3 to 6 months. The result is exceptionally
smooth, nuanced, and refined bourbon. Tasting notes: vanilla, spice, and oak
flavors.
Manhattan made with Angel’s Envy, Sweet Vermouth, and Angostura Bitters. Musty, oak, and vanilla aromatics were experienced. It had a strong alcohol taste with classic masculine flavor and menthol backend – reminded me of my grandpa. Possible food pairings would be chargrilled steak, black forest ham sandwich on squaw bread, or dark chocolate dessert.
Drink one of the finest bourbons around and toast your drink
to Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson who passed away too soon last year at the
sprite age of 75.
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Louisville, KY
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