Angel's Envy Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels

As I mentioned in my review of 4R Small Batch, this is one of those bottles I’ve never seen in Canada (or at least Alberta) so when the chance came to win a lottery to stand in line to buy it, I decided to snag it. On the nose the port finish makes its presence known, wafting stewed berries and jammy fruit from the glass. Below that there isn’t much else save for a bit of brown sugar and some grassy notes. If this was a blind pour I would bet money it was a wine finished American spirit, but not a Bourbon. The palate is soft, delivering the more classic flavours I was expecting. Caramel corn, orange pith and baking spice roll through quite cohesively but rather quickly. There is a cloyingly sweetness that runs throughout no doubt once again from the port. The lack of oil and proof does feel thin as well. What’s here is very drinkable but not very remarkable. The finish is short and dry, with some spicy raisin and bitter oak notes taking you to the next sip. This is a decent dram, but not for the price I had to pay. If I could get it at the local 7-11 for 1/2 the price like I’m sure many can in the US, then OK, but for now I’ll just enjoy this easy sipper through the summer until it’s gone.