Angel's Envy

[jeff176]

Has anyone tried this? I am thinking of getting some, but was looking for opinions first. Thanks for your input.

[Josh]

It's a right whiskey. Definitely not obtuse or acute.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

Angel's envy is really tasty. Buy it.

[WAINWRIGHT]

Has anyone tried this? I am thinking of getting some, but was looking for opinions first. Thanks for your input.

Honestly though the bourbon or rye?I would honestly give the nod to the rye,both rather good but to me fall into a mood pour or digestif category.Both worthy of a try,maybe at a bar or restaurant first though before you splurge.

[393foureyedfox]

what are some things you like to enjoy on a regular basis? that might help people give you an idea if it might fit your profile or not.

the rye, in particular, I suggest you try by the glass somewhere. Its a very peculiar distinct profile that I find to be a bit polarizing

[Old Dusty]

what are some things you like to enjoy on a regular basis? that might help people give you an idea if it might fit your profile or not.

the rye, in particular, I suggest you try by the glass somewhere. Its a very peculiar distinct profile that I find to be a bit polarizing

Holy Crap! Where is the four eyed fox and who replaced him with this reasonable thoughtful and open minded guy named Doug?:grin:

[gooneygoogoo]

Personally I love the Rye even though I am not a rye guy. It is very unique and I argee with others that it is a "mood" pour. Almost desert like. The regular stuff is too light for me. Most likely won't ever buy it again

[Red One]

Personally I love the Rye even though I am not a rye guy. It is very unique and I argee with others that it is a "mood" pour. Almost desert like. The regular stuff is too light for me. Most likely won't ever buy it again

I have a pour of the regular when I want something sweet. Dessert is a good description.

Haven't had the rye but the Cask Strength is very tasty.

[jeffrey r]

I think the bourbon is just fine, but a bit meh at $40. Like many $40-$50 bourbons, I'd take ETL, EC 12, and FRSB over them at $30 or less. Now the rye, however, I find to be fantastic. It is not an every day pour, but is a must-own IMHO. Very unique.

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[kjbeggs]

I wasn't a big fan of standard AE. It's OK, just not a flavor I particularly enjoyed. The Cask Strength is in a whole different category. The port finish isn't as prominent in the CS.

haven't tried the Rye.

YMMV.

[FlounderinDC]

I've never had it but a buddy of mine loves it. I need to try it.

[393foureyedfox]

Holy Crap! Where is the four eyed fox and who replaced him with this reasonable thoughtful and open minded guy named Doug?:grin:

i come across more abrasive and not-so-open minded on the interwebs than I really am....the nature of an all-text media. after an online spat a few weeks ago, Im trying to not do that

[petrel800]

Was going to say something bad, but I'll be good tonight. AE's products are different, and now pretty available. I would try first before buying.

[Josh]

I agree that there are products with a better QPR than AE, but it's a unique product. It's still a fair price factoring that in.

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[tanstaafl2]

I think a lot depends on what you like to drink. As someone who drinks just about anything (at least once...) and enjoys port, sherry, vin de liqueurs and just about any brown spirit in a bottle I find both versions of AE really enjoyable. The Rum cask rye is truly a unique pour and my choice over the port finished bourbon when I have access to it. But the two cask strength bottlings are my favorite. Unfortunately they are very limited and difficult to find so I have to ration those out carefully!

[GaryT]

I would agree with the try before you buy (if you can!) I wasn't enough of a fan of the AE to part with the cash, but the rum cask rye I thought was amazing (and is on my buy list when it arrives in town, or on my list when I head north in 2 months).

[mbroo5880i]

I have only had one bottle and really enjoyed it. I know of three different Indy area stores offering one or more store selections. If you can find a store offering its own selection, you should be able to try it before you buy it.

[jeff176]

Thanks for all the input. I will definitely take your opinions into consideration. Sounds like the Rye is the way to go. Thanks again for your time.

[squire]

That's what we're here for jeff, we're good at helping others spend their money.

[kjbeggs]

That's what we're here for jeff, we're good at helping others spend their money.

Yes, after reading through the rest of the comments,I think i may need to spend some money on the Rye.

[wildcatdon]

Not a fan of Angels Envy..Tastes like swamp piss..Would spend my money elsewhere.

[smokinjoe]

As Bruce mentioned very well above, it depends on what you like to drink. These finished whiskies like AE give an extra element that some may find not to their liking. At first, I was nonplused on the finished bourbons that were coming out, but they really have grown on me. I think when they are done right, and I think AE is done right, they give a wonderful addition to the mouthfeel of the whiskey by "oiling or thickening" it up. They seem to have more body. But, it's tricky business to keep the finishing as just that...finishing. They can easily get out of balance.

As an interesting side note, when we were speaking on possible options to Heaven Hill for an SB.Com bottle of HHSS, we were originally not very interested in the cognac finished product option that they offered (and we ultimately selected), because finished whiskies can be polarizing, as we're seeing in this thread. But, after trying the initial samples, we were immediately floored by how gorgeous a whiskey it was. Perfect integration and balance. Of course as we've seen, the response has been overwhelmingly super positive on it.

Personally, I like the finished bourbon and rye movement. I think it opens up a very nice alternative for whiskey drinkers. And, Angel's Envy is a good whiskey in that finished bourbon family, IMO.

[squire]

Well said Joe, there are certainly some opportunities there.

[BourbonGuy]

I was at WhiskeyFest when tried it for the first time. I was very impressed and could not wait for the release. The bottles I have purchased afterwards never impressed me as much as that first tasting. At $40, there are others I prefer. I never had the rye or barrel proof. For me, they have been harder to come by. I would like to try both after reading this.

Is the rye as good a Whistlepig? That is my taste in rye.

[tanstaafl2]

Is the rye as good a Whistlepig? That is my taste in rye.

It is really apples and oranges. WP (which apparently is "finished" in bourbon barrels now!), putting aside all the shenanigan's and half truths coming from the WP PR about it, is quite good in its own way. But the Rum cask finished AE Rye is completely different with the powerful influence of the rum/cognac casks that are used coming well to the front. The AE rye is perhaps more of an after dinner "dessert" rye (although I happily drink it anytime!) whereas the WP, while to me a bit softer and less spicey than some ryes (MGPI for example which is what AE uses), might be viewed as more of a traditional whiskey.

Edited February 18, 2014 by tanstaafl2

[grantsi]

I happen to be a big fan...I enjoy the finished aspect of AE as to me ( and my novice palate ) it adds a little more depth and keeps me interested in finding/identifying different flavors. Right now I have a regular AE, an AE Rye and the 2013 cask strength open...I switch it up but enjoy them all for their uniqueness.