Angel’s Envy Rye
May 21, 2024


A rye like no other. If you’re not typically a fan of rye whisky this may just convert your views. However, beware, if you’re a fan of high-rye whiskies due to their spicy and green profile, this is not the rye for you.
TL;DR This falls in the ‘breakfast whisky’ category; think of it as the liquid version of Aunt Jemima slathered French Toast.Â
Review: Flavor Camp Team
Photo: Reece Sims
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Overall Rating
Total Score: 40/50
Aroma: 8/9
Taste: 6/9
Finish: 4/5
Distinctiveness: 5/5
Overall Drinkability/Balance: 6/9
Value for Price: 6/8
Appearance: 5/5

Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep amber; The Bottle itself stands out on a shelf and is extremely eye catching due to the shape and design.
- Aroma: Buttery toffee, chai tea, chamomile, angostura candied walnuts, orange, eucalyptus.
- Taste & Mouthfeel: Spiced marzipan, more eucalyptus, a touch of black licorice, sweet but astringent, think Aunt Jemima slathered french toast.
- Finish: Long finish that's sweet and spicy.
- Distinctiveness: Extremely distinctive; this is unlike any other rye currently in the market!
- Overall Drinkability & Balance: A very intriguing profile, however, if you're used to traditional rye whiskies, this may not be your jam.
Product Details
- Distiller: Angel's Envy Distillery (sourced from MGP)
- Type: American Rye Whiskey
- Age: No Age Statement
- Still Type: Not Disclosed
- Cask Type(s): New charred American Oak; Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks (from Plantaray Distillery).
- Origin: Distillery is in Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Sourced distillate is from Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
- Composition: 95% Rye
- ABV: 50%
- # of Distillations: Not Disclosed
- Price: $95-110ish CAD
Comments / Conclusions:
If you’re a rum drinker looking to get into whiskey, this is a great gateway into the category. This spends up to 18 months in Caribbean rum casks.
There is a slightly synthetic note to this expression that we can’t quite put our fingers on… alike Aunt Jemima maple syrup.
- Crushable / Daily Drinker
- Cocktail Worthy
- Special Occasion Sipper Only
- Weird & Wonderful
- Skip It
Food Pairing Recommendations: Cinnamon Roll, White Chocolate, Pork Chops with Sweet Potato Mash
Cocktail Recommendation: Red Hook, Jungle Bird
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