Whiskey Vault Ep 139: Angel's Envy Bourbon Review and Tasting with Blanton's / Bulleit Rye Cameos
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- Today we do a review and tasting of Angel's Envy Bourbon with Blanton's / Bulleit Rye cameo plus we kill a bottle of Russell's Reserve Rye 6.
Stop apologizing for "long" videos! These things are golden and even 20 minutes would fly by! Keep 'em coming! I really enjoy the tangents you guys go on. What ends up happening is we get introduced to new whiskeys that we might not have ever heard of
Thanks for the kind words!
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Chad Nickle, hehehee
@@WhiskeyVault if you like the Port cask, you'll love the other fortified wines the Portuguese do. There was a Benriach 22 aged in Portuguese Moscatel casks that was not too shabby...
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This became my top drink tonight. After the 4 scotch and numerous bourbons this is now my go to. After my first sip I smiled lol.
I had the same reaction! I loved it on the first sip. Difficult to get hold off in the UK it sells out.
The “blueberry pop tarts” comment resolved a tasting issue I’ve had with Angel’s Envy for ages!! That is EXACTLY the mystery note I’ve been trying to figure out. Thanks, Daniel!
@Tweed Penguin thats the power of suggestion. It makes sense when you look into it. Its just like tasting cigars.
Thanks for reviewing my request guys! I should have specified that the one I mooched off my Grandfather was an Angel's Envy Rye whiskey, so you might love that if you like the angels envy so much... Also, now that you have the Blantons single barrel, go to the nearest convenience store and buy a vanilla coke and mix the coke and blantons, its my favorite drink. Keep up the good work!
angel’s envy is by far my favorite bourbon. the flavor just keeps going and just keeps getting more interesting.
Ugh!!! I wish I read the review as first before I walked away from the only bottle on the shelf to pick up
1792 small batch instead.
So I understand this is an older video but this has become my favorite bourbon.
It reminds me of better days that I've never had.
underrated comment
I received this bottle as a gift, it’s not one I have ever looked into trying because I generally like what I like and buy what I know I like.
Wow an I happy with this bourbon.
At first all I could smell was the the port it’s not a fragrance I am accustomed to so it was really pronounced, but as I continued to pour from the bottle I started getting a plethora of notes fruit, nuttiness and I am even getting a malt type note.
Very smooth, very tasty and it just opens up in the finish so many flavors playing together that it seems like every dip leaves me tasting something else.
To my shame I have been using this bottle as an everyday drinker and I just learned that it certainly not in my everyday drinker budget. So I will be corking the remainder up for special occasions.
Love the channel guys it has inspired me to take my love of whisky and go out and try new bottles.
I love the history you provide for the whiskeys but i also love how Rex just sits there visibly anticipating drinking it and eventually just yells at you to pour it hahaha! also im adding this to my list. why oh why did i subscribe to you guys...
I saw this video 4 years ago when it came out and always wanted to get a bottle of it but never did, I did however get it at bars and always enjoyed it, I finally got a bottle and wanted to drink it while watching this episode, hashtag best TH-cam channel ever!!
got a bottle today and tryed for the first time. still new to the world of whiskey. this was defiantly a good change of pace from your standard bourbons which to me can start tasting the same(to me). angels is very smooth and rich in its unique flavors.
after watching this video I decided to pick up a bottle, paid $48.00 for it. I was shocked it was much less then the $80-$100 you mentioned which was great for me. Thanks for the video
I searched this because it’s one of my new favorite things to drink . I’m glad you guys had a review for it already!!!!
For your information, this is a 40 dollar bottle in Georgia. And worth every penny. As a newcomer to whiskey and bourbon, this is my favorite so far! Thanks guys!
Yeah, I think I got ripped off on the first purchase of it. I went back and checked our store today, and it's $48.
I snagged it for $49.99 at my local Target, but it’s going for $100-120 at other places :)
I get a lot of sweetness with banana pudding as well as berry cream, vanilla, and baking spices on Angels Envy. I never realized that Lincoln Henderson worked for the Brown Forman distillery... now it makes sense why I get s little bit of banana pudding on AE. As always, love the videos. I’m watching this video for probably the 5th time over the past 2 years. Love the mashups in this video!
The first time I had the Angel's Envy port wine barrel, berries on the nose and taste was Dehydrated banana chips. So crazy!
Im a new subscriber. i really like this channel, glad i found it. I often watch it while sipping my favorite bourbon
aw man thank you so much for making this video. it impulsed me to pick up this bottle and its like im smelling in 3D. carmel fruity pie filling the oak isnt on 10 like im used to with scotch. just so much vanilla/pie filling/carmel/woody deliciousness. angels envy ftmfw
i would like to say ive been watching your videos for a few hours and im hooked . also while watching ive been going from one BURBON to the next starting with weller then eagle rare followed by angels envy ( which by the way is $40 a bottle here in mid missouri) and finally one of my personal favorites blantons which took me two months to find my most recent bottle of love what you all are doing love burbon above all love whiskey
Glad you're here! All those are truly great whiskey. Well done, sir.
I actually tried bulleit rye because of this episode. It's my first rye but I'm loving this bottle. Thank you so much keep up the good work.
Just tried Angels Envy. Absolutely blown away! Depth of flavor is fantastic. Agree with the almond note. Another gr8 video guys.
Bought my friend a bottle for his birthday. Soooooo good. Ranked up there for my favorite bourbon.
yes
I love Port Whine myself. The Angels Envy is so so so good. It is a must fir your collection
Tried this for the first time tonight. Really surprising. Wife added a drop of water and it changed the smell and flavour amazingly.
It's one of my favorite things to do with whisky I love.
Loved the vid on Wisconsin whiskeys. Can do do another on the great northern Wisconsin whisky! It’s been my go to lately
Damn I love this channel. It's so fun to watch and drink along. I love my Angels Envy and just found a bottle of the Rye. Have you done a review on the rye yet??
Making me happy, I just walked out of the store with this angels envy. Still working on my pallet and trying to gather a few to compare and see what differences I can pick out. Going from old fashions now to trying different whiskeys neat. I Haven’t found rye as enjoyable either, but have only tried a couple.
Would love a dedicated video on Bulleit Rye. Keep up the exemplary work superfriends!
Just bought my first bottle of angels envy! Oh man is that nice!! I tried the cask strength my buddy got from a friend and that's the best whiskey I have ever had. I thought Angels Envy was over rated because I'm not into popular stuff usually. Well dang. This stuff is so good!
Love Angel's Envy! I am going to the distillery for a tour in Louisville in two weeks. Can't wait.
That is awesome. Enjoy!
This is my mothers favorite Bourbon. In Charlotte, NC it ranges from $50-$60.
Your mother is a queen among women.
I too am in Charlotte and just got this for $55
@@Simpson_5.9 I just got some today! Angels Envy and BT distribution day in Raleigh
Chicago, and saw it for 40 at Jewell’s
I got a bottle of this for my birthday and it's so good.
Was mainly an Irish Whiskey and Scotch drinker. You guys convinced me to expand to bourbons as well. Angels Envy and Elijah so far but not disappointed
Enjoying Angel's Envy Port Barrel now along with some 1776 Rye mixed with Buffalo Trace. Really enjoy your videos.....cheers!!
Relative new sub for me so I'm going back over some of what I missed. Your advice around 14:30 is how I drink my whisk(e)y, but I think it drives bartenders nuts. They keep "checking" on me while I'm sipping. Mind you, this will generally be in some place that also serves food, where I've had a cocktail, wine with my meal, dessert, and then ending with a nice single malt Scotch, and sitting at the bar mainly because I'm by myself and don't want to take up a table. So it's not as if I haven't been spending some money there. I don't mind conversation, but there's no need to keep interrupting my drink when you can just look and see that I'm not finished and I haven't even hinted I need anything.
I do love me my Islays. I mostly haven't moved into bourbon or rye yet, even though you guys are inspiring me. But an Islay... that first whiff from the glass, and I literally get goosebumps all over. I have to spend like 5 minutes just enjoying the nose before I have a taste. There isn't a lot in life I enjoy as much as that anymore.
I am therefore somewhat disappointed in myself over a bottle of Glenmorangie 10 I bought to bring to a party. They only drank about half of it, so I took the rest home. It's... OK. I used to enjoy it a bit more if memory serves, but it just feels kind of flat now. (I'm a Ross on my mother's side, so I *should* enjoy it, but...)
Man, Daniel. I was drinking this last night and I got the biggest bubblegum note on the nose that I've ever experienced in a whiskey before. I've had Angel's Envy before too but never got it. You said in a review you got a Big League Chew note and that's exactly what I'm getting. It's like I stuck my nose in one of those bags. It was crazy! Do you remember what whiskey that was? I wanna try to compare the two now.
Wow. Thank you for the amazing review, I mean suggestion. Got myself a bottle and it's GREAT!
Indeed! One of my favorite bourbons.
Yes! Glad you dig it.
Having a glass as I watch this, thanks for the content!
I’ve had two bottles of this and the first bottle had a significantly stronger wine taste and i loved it. The wine in the second bottle was hardly noticeable.
One of my favorite reviews yet! Y’all freeflowin together reminds me of the joy of my friends from the 90’s who are all dead! Thanks for that🥹👍✌️🙏
I still remember the taste of Craigellachie 14YO in old bottling from 2006. The best whisky I ever had and my holy grail. I am looking forward to tasting the 13 YO.
If you ever go to Louisville and go on a few tours, make sure you go on the Angel's Envy tour. The tour itself is good, and the tasting/private bar area at the end is great! A tip of the hat to the friendly, tall, deep voiced ginger man who gave the tour, he was great.
No one says Russell’s Reserve is a “hack rye” 😂 great choice, Rex!
I just bought this bottle at Costco for $36.99 and it is absolutely amazing. Smooth finish. Don't know about the blueberry's though.
Chris Crap yes blueberries
So a funny thing happened. I have a friend who is just starting to try whiskey. I was thinking I would give him a treat so I poured six ounces of my precious “Angels Envy” into a flask and told him to enjoy. I gave him some instruction on starting with a small pour and really spend some time looking for tasting notes. I imagined him sitting back, sipping, and singing my praises about being such a great guy for sharing with him. Later that evening to my dismay he sends a picture of all six ounces in crushed ice in a glass you would drink ice tea in. I was like “holy crap what a waste” then I remembered the rules about “what you drink and how you drink it”. 😂😂😂 never thought I had a whiskey snob bone in my body but who knows?😎
I try to watch at least one video of yours daily. You’re also the reason why I started an Instagram account :)
I only pour about a half to three-quarters of an ounce at a time and I just thought it took me two or three refills to get any kind of meaningful tasting notes because I'm still new to this. Nice to know I'm not crazy by having to sit with it for a while.
Howdy from Austin! I love the videos and format. I've "discovered" several good whiskeys watching y'all's videos. I was curious if either of y'all had had a chance to try any of the Garrison Brother's line of bourbon. It's made not too far west of us in Hye TX. WOW! Most definitely one of the most interesting bourbons I've ever had. I'd be more than willing to bring a bottle down to share. Two satellites decided to get married. The wedding wasn’t much but the reception was incredible! Cheers!
RECEPTION WAS INCREDIBLE. Love that one :-)
Yes, Garrison is damn good. A little more pricey than it is good, but still good. Definitely bring some down :-)
Just got to try this when I moved to Louisville, KY! Blueberry poptarts is super accurate! Good, but accurate!
I've been watching your videos for a few months now, they are amazing! I've watched this episode a while back and I am going to be in Louisville in November. This obviously means I am doing a tour of the Angle's Envy distillery while I am there; it would be a crime not to. What are some things I should "know" before going into it to be informed enough to ask "good" questions?
Honestly, just stay curious. You'll stumble onto great questions by just watching and observing the process. Enjoy the trip!
Whiskey Vault thank you guys. Keep making great episodes on both this channel and the Whiskey Biscuits channel. And I'm on the cookie side of the debate fyi.
Hey, Daniel and Rex. I am mostly a bourbon drinker but want to branch out and try more scotches. My brother let me try some of his Ardbeg Corryveckan and it was a little too advanced for me. I am sure you have answered this question a lot but where should I start? Also, I would love for you guys to drink more of the whiskeys for High West. I would recommend the campfire.
I think start with a decent Highland. Glenfiddich or Glenlivet. Dalmore. Highland Park. Maybe Talisker or Oban 14. Deanston 12.
So many good things. It's a lovely journey.
If it helps I just started delving into the depths of scotch as well. After watching the video on Dalmore 12 I had to get it. You won't be disappointed. A great scotch with a great story
Thank you for this amazing channel! I just started drinking Whisky and I like it! I just have a question. The scotch I am drinking is "Glen Grant". Is it considered any good and is it comparable to other good whisky's?
It's a solid classic scotch! Well played!
would like to know what you think of George Dickel Rye?
I'm drinking my angels envy right now. I just got a new flavor I never got before. It's reminding me of those old fashioned donuts. With cinnamon sugar on it. Like the old fashioned unsymmetrical yeasty donuts.
Hi im new to your channel just subcribed after 3-5 videos... glad i found you guys just as im getting into whiskeys. Just wondering if yall have a review of leadslingers whiskey?
I love when Rex gets agitated 🤣 JUST POUR THE WHISKEY
I had a glass of templeton with lunch today after watching all of your videos. I think that one is pretty delicious.
Priceless hearing Rex tell a Dad joke. I think for every episode that Rex either makes a Hobbit joke/comment or forgets to get a new outro he must do one Dad joke.
YES. penance. I'm in.
I had this the other day for the first time, and immediately noted the port nose. Though I was disappointed by the thinness of the bourbon. I couldn’t really pull any particular flavor notes from it.
Ty for the review I just got my first angle envy to try
Got a bottle yesterday of Angel's Envy in Ft. Myers TO for $47.99. They were out of Blantons.
love this channel
keep it up Gents
I got this for $48.99. I also smell nail polish remover. I wonder if I got something different than what I thought I was buying. It definitely says “finished in port wine barrels.”
I just picked up a bottle on a whim at Fred Meyer it was on sale for $55. What a steal!
Hey guys! Just started watching a few months ago! I was wondering if y’all could do a video on Rowan’s Creek Kentucky bourbon?
Good video guys. Totally agree about Angels envy and that darn mooch just hasn't had good rye.
Really enjoy this bottle. Got it as a part of my Flaviar subscription. I am such a fan of this bottle. Highly recommend. I get an apple, bannana, vanialla on the nose. A bit of spice and tangerin on the pallete. On Flaviar this bottle is only $50
Gonna have a glass of Angels Envy now
Im going to London for work in a couple of weeks, my question is what do you recommend I purchase while im over seas.
So many things. Often the clerks working in the retail shops are pretty well educated. Asking them what are some things you can get that aren't distributed in the US is a great way to try things!
Hello you magnificent bastards.
I was wondering if you could make a comparison video of angels envy and basil hayden's dark rye due to to the fact that one of them is finished in port casks and the other is finished with port. Could you please review the differences of these whiskeys since they have a similar type of finish
Curious how their Rye finished in Rum casks compares to this. Any idea why the crazy price difference between the two ($50 for the bourbon, $80 for the Rye in VA)?
Price is rarity in almost every case. That would be my guess. We'll try out the Rye as well!
This bourbon is one of my favorites, maybe even top 5
this is my wife's go to bourbon. actually this is the ONLY bourbon she will drink on a regular basis. i poured bowman's port cask finished, thomas moore port cask finish, Davies County cab finished bourbon, Legent (sherry cask finish), and Rabbit Hole (sherry casked finished) to see if she could pick it out and sure enough she did. i gotta admit AE is my favorite finished bourbon as well.
Chattanooga whiskey 1816 if you can get your hands on it. It is a whiskey made in my hometown. First distillery in Hamilton county Tennessee in 100 years. I really like it for several reasons especially the historical aspect of it.
$50 at the Total Wine near me 😀, it’s gonna be the next bottle of whisk(e)y I buy!!!
Oh, and can you add Sheildaig 18 to the list? Tried it recently and was really impressed. Quite a bang for the buck. Don't think I've seen another 18yo single malt for that price.
Yes!
Just got the anglers envoy eye love it so much
My local liquor store has this for $50. I'll have to pick some up.
4th of July story time (Rex you will be proud). So my sister brings home this guy she is dating and as the older brother it's my job to basically give him shit the entire night, right? Right. So about halfway through the night I guess he was feeling a desperate need for my approval and knew that I enjoyed my whiskys so he offered me a bottle that he had at his place that he did not enjoy. A bottle of what you may ask? Laphroaig PX Cask. Gave it to me. The whole bottle. For free. Basically full. Now mine. God bless America and that nervous child.
So you got to bust balls and score a Laphroaig PX Cask? Nice. Next time, if you add in a hobbit joke it'll be a Moochy Trifecta - and your spirit eagle will be summoned.
Holy crap man. A beautiful story of moochitude AND sibling protection. Well played, my friend. Kudos.
We may or may not have had to walk into Mordor to find the bottle....
so you are basically happy about trading your sister for whiskey
Sister for whisky fair trade for yours... I would need a 70 year scotch for mine.
It's $50 at my Kroger. It's only 1 per customer and is always sold out. You have to be there early in the morning to get one
i have one simple question: what would be the best budget whisk(e)y and what mid or top shelf would it be closest to?
My favorite is Black Bottle. Close to an Island style like talisker, but smoother and more simple.
Neighbor just gave me a bottle of Angels Envy and I can't wait to try it.
I have looked for angels envy in saskatchewan since this video came out I just found it today super worth the search
LOVED this video!!
bought mine yesterday for 45 bucks. awesome
Daniel and Rex,
Have either of you seen advertisements for this Kamiki Whisky? It is a Japanese whisky being touted as being the first in the world to be finished in Japanese cedar casks!! To either of your knowledge has cedar ever been used otherwise to age/finish a whisky?
I'll see if we can track that down!
This is by far my go to.
For some reason I just did not like one. But I had already had other samples of other whiskey at the time, so I might need to try it alone next time I go into work. But then again, I don't like Port so could that also play a part into the taste?
I find when poured on the rocks it opens different flavors.. I’m no pro but I just love it that way even if it’s frowned upon
I know this is old, but I just picked up a bottle of AE, and it wasn't anywhere close to $80. Closer to $50. Trying for the first time and loving it.
Have you guys tried the aux pappy recipe. It is one - thirds larceny and two thirds makers.
+1 as someone who loves the tangents. You guys should throw a list up of all the blends you've tried and liked ( or not liked.) Those are a little harder to find in the vids.
Yeah, I'm working on a spreadsheet (nerd alert) that lists every one we've reviewed and other whisky featured in the videos.
Haha. Poor Rex. I need a Little help. If I don't like the sweetness of bourbon are there a few ryes I might like instead, Any recommendations? Also I'm reminded of a Jim beam black I had in Liverpool once in a US diner. It was so damn strong and thick in flavour. Like tar or that Chinese hoi-sin sauce. Anyway guys, Thanks. Great episode. I'm off now to have a taste of a new sample bottle of glen scotia double cask. Peace.
Yeah, I feel the same. I'll think on it for suggestions.
Whiskey Vault thank you. Damn that selection. Soooo good. Whisk(e)y heaven
I don’t love rye but I like having a bottle of Dickel rye to change it up after a couple.... quality at a good price
Does this not taste like a bourbon flavored Irish whiskey to y'all? So good!
I used to shoot alot of Crown Royal. It was the only liquor I would drink straight. Angel's Envy changed the entire game for me.
One of my go-to's as far as whiskey.
There's a Whisky maker near me called Hewn Spirits. I really like their rye, called "Red Barn." It's a Pennsylvania based company, I'm a New Jersey resident. How would I send you guys a bottle? I only ask because I don't want to mess up delivery and it's not an awful rye. Always, you guys make great videos.
We'd be honored to try it! Our address is here: whiskymarketing.org/about/contact-us/
technically it's not legal to mail alcohol, but we've managed to get bottles when UPS sends it.
Seeing this today and did I get bottle for about $42 last week and when I heard y’all say $80 I was shook haha
Call it a streak if you wish! Daniel, you mention/reference Oban a lot, and have indicated that it's sort of an animal of its own kind. Will it get its own episode in the future? I know there's quite the waiting list, but I was just curious.
Yes we are absolutely doing Oban 14
I just bought a bottle of this today because I went into the store and was between this and laphroaig 10 and this was cheaper. I don't get blueberries but some dried fruit that is reminding me of being in WV. My best bourbon buy yet I think.
Man, what a dramatic difference not finding Laphroaig and getting this instead. Well played, sir!
I just had a moment of ultimate clarity and by that I mean I am sitting here at 11:30 at night waiting for people on diablo 3 watching old episodes and have both tea and bulleit burbon sitting here and thought "Hmm I wonder if they would be good together." The answer btw was yes
trinityzaku, what do you think of necro?
I think they may have over-nerfed the proc potential of 6 set inarius. But I am definitely enjoying playing it this season instead of my normal barb, probably entirely for the fact that I managed to get stupid lucky and have full gear for command skeleton inarius before I got the charity set.
Have a glass of neat Angel’s Envy and also have a glass with a rye whiskey mixed with coca-cola over ice.
Now…
Sip the Angel’s Envy, coat the mouth, swallow and then
immediately take a sip of the rye and coke…
BOOM!!!!
Instant explosion of Blueberry, blueberry pop tarts, blueberries and cream….
10/10