The fourth release in Angel’s Envy‘s Cellar Collection, this limited-run of just 6,000 bottles marks the brand’s first new finished rye offering since 2013
Beginning today, members of Angel’s Envy’s 500 Main can enter to win the chance to purchase the release ahead of the official launch; public sale will begin on Feb. 25 at select retailers in New York, California,Florida, Tennessee, Illinois, Texas and Florida, as well as at Angel’s Envy’s distillery.
“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.”
Ice cider is a dessert-style cider that is produced primarily in the northern U.S. and Canada.