ANGEL’S ENVY just launched its Cellar Collection Series, Vol. 5 Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in French Oak Extra Añejo Tequila Barrels. This new expression by Master Distiller Owen Martin is now available nationwide.
To create the Vol. 5, Straight Rye Whiskey aged up to seven years and was finished in French Oak Extra Añejo tequila barrels for up to 12 months, according to the distillery. It was then blended with an older Straight Rye Whiskey, aged for over 11 years, to lock the entire flavor profile together.
“This launch is very special to me as the first Cellar Collection innovation for ANGEL’S ENVY that I oversaw from beginning to end. As a part of the vision, we collaborated with PATRÓN Tequila’s Master Distiller, David Rodriguez, to identify a parallel between the production processes. We are always striving to showcase the unique character of a finishing cask and how it can amplify our base whiskey’s dynamic flavor – this release embodies that particularly well,” said Martin in a news release.
A golden caramel color, the new Cellar Collection expression is floral and fruit-forward on the nose, according to the distillery, with a toasty vanilla and subtle clove smokiness. Flavors of baking spices and cracked pepper are tempered by notes of herbal agave for an earthy tobacco and brown sugar taste.
Cellar Collection Series Vol. 5 Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in French Oak Extra Añejo Tequila Barrels is housed in a special-edition gift box, according to the distillery, featuring a number of symbols, including the agave plant. It’s currently available at retailers nationwide and on ReserveBar (where eligible) for an SRP of $269.99 per 750-ml. bottle.
