I am a huge fan of whiskey matured or finished in ex-wine casks. I love the distinct flavors and aromas it can add. You don’t see this much with bourbon and when I first tried Angels Envy is was very excited. Surely, it did not disappoint. As soon as a bottle became available at the local ABC store, I made sure to pick one up. Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon is handcrafted from a blend of 8 to 12 batches. Typically aged up to 6 years, the whiskey is finished in ex-port casks for at least 3 to 6 months. The Port wine casks are 60-gallon barrels made from French oak and imported from Portugal. The whiskey is bottled at 86.6%proof/43.3% ABV. Color: Vibrant Bronze During the pour I noticed how vibrant the spirit was along with its nice long narrow legs gliding down my Copita Nosing Glass. Upon nosing, I immediately noticed the bourbon aromas of caramel, maple, and vanilla but added notes of red berries, raisins, charred oak, and some floral notes. On the palate I immediately noticed a creamy vanilla taste mixed with cherry sweetness. I also detected notes of cinnamon spice, dark chocolate, and maple syrup. The finish is long and smooth with continuing sweetness of brown sugar and some oakiness.