Angel's Envy 'Triple Oak Finish' Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Angel’s Envy Triple Oak opens with ripe apricot, toasted oak and honeysuckle, then moves into baking spice, brioche and vanilla custard. The producer also identifies red plum, tobacco and leather, with nutmeg, black pepper and cardamom lingering in the finish. This is a useful direction for bourbon shoppers interested in oak finishing with fruit and spice alongside it.

Begin with a small neat pour to explore the apricot and toasted notes, then compare a few drops of water or a large cube. For a longer drink, the brand suggests combining Triple Oak with hard cider and lemon peel. Adjust the cider ratio to your taste so the bourbon’s oak and spice still have room.

How it’s made: This Kentucky bourbon is finished using French, Chinkapin and Hungarian oak, with the finished components brought together as a blend. Each oak contributes to the final profile. Triple Oak is bottled at 92 proof, or 46% ABV; its finishing process is distinct from the brand’s port-finished bourbon.