Just in time for summer, here’s a special release to look forward to (available nationwide on May 31): From the Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection Series, it’s Vol. 5 Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in French Oak Extra Añejo Tequila Barrels, the brand’s first Cellar Collection release under Master Distiller Owen Martin.
These bulleted excerpts from an official information release provide the vitals:
- Straight Rye Whiskey aged up to 7 years was finished in French Oak Extra Añejo tequila barrels for up to 12 months, then blended with an older Straight Rye Whiskey, aged for over 11 years. Martin traveled to Hacienda PATRÓN, the home of PATRÓN Tequila’s distillery in Jalisco, Mexico to select the barrels.
- The new Cellar Collection expression is a golden caramel color, floral and fruit-forward on the nose, 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. The French oak finish ensures the liquid is soft and balanced, with orange blossom honey and tropical fruits.
- Master Distiller Martin’s thoughts: “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.”
To reiterate, May 31 is just around the corner.
Cellar Collection Series Vol. 5 Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in French Oak Extra Añejo Tequila Barrels will be available at retailers nationwide and on ReserveBar (where eligible) for an suggested retail price of $269.99 per 750ml bottle. Additionally, 500Main members can enter a lottery launching today, for a chance to purchase a bottle for in-person pick-up at the Distillery on May 31.
For more information, visit Angel’s Envy.
