Angel's Envy Rye Whiskey Finished in French Oak Barrels
46% ABV (92 proof) | 750mL | 6.5 years old | 95% rye / 5% malted barley | Finished in 1st & 2nd fill French oak | 2025 limited edition | Louisville, KY — Angel's Envy Rye Whiskey Finished in French Oak Barrels is the 2025 limited edition of the brand's celebrated rye: Kentucky straight rye aged 6.5 years, then finished since October 2024 in first- and second-fill French oak barrels instead of the standard rum-cask finish. French oak brings refined spice, tannin, and structure — a drier, more elegant take on Angel's Envy rye. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Standard Angel's Envy Rye (100 proof) finishes in Caribbean rum casks for sweetness; this edition skips them entirely for plain French oak, trading vanilla-caramel richness for spice and poise. The notes run from earthy oak, pine, cinnamon, and spearmint on the nose to spiced vanilla, dried fruit, cinnamon toast, and cracked black pepper on the palate, finishing creamy with salted caramel, sweet mint, and lingering peppercorn. Among limited-edition rye whiskeys, a French-oak-finished 95%-rye at 92 proof is a connoisseur's bottle at an approachable ~$70.
Tasting notes
Nose: earthy oak, herbal rye, pine, cinnamon, spearmint, vanilla custard, dried orange peel. Palate: spiced vanilla, dried fruit, cinnamon toast, cracked black pepper, allspice, caramel, sage. Finish: creamy; salted caramel, sweet mint, elegant oak tannins, lingering peppercorn. (Retailer consensus notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 46% ABV (92 proof) — 2025 limited edition, 6.5 years old
- 95% rye / 5% malted barley, finished in 1st & 2nd fill French oak
- Drier and spicier than the standard rum-cask-finished rye
- From Angel's Envy, Louisville, Kentucky
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or in a Manhattan — the French-oak spice loves a good vermouth.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from regular Angel's Envy Rye?
The standard rye (100 proof) finishes in Caribbean rum casks; this 2025 limited edition finishes in plain French oak barrels for a drier, spicier profile at 92 proof.
What is the mash bill?
95% rye, 5% malted barley.
Is this the Cellar Collection Vol. 5?
No — that release finished in French-oak tequila barrels at 104.2 proof (~$270). This is the separate French Oak Barrels edition at 92 proof.
How old is it?
6.5 years old.