Angel's Envy Triple Oak Bourbon Whiskey
Angel's Envy Triple Oak Bourbon Whiskey is a 92-proof (46% ABV) Kentucky straight bourbon — the first new addition to the brand's Signature Series in over a decade — starting as bourbon aged four to six years in American oak, then finished in a blend of toasted Hungarian, Chinkapin, and French oak barrels (72% corn / 18% rye / 10% malted barley mash bill). In a 750mL bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 92 proof (46% ABV)
- Base: Kentucky straight bourbon, 4–6 years in new American oak
- Finish: toasted Hungarian + Chinkapin + French oak barrels
- Mash bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
- Details: Signature Series; 90 points, Whisky Advocate
Three Oaks, No Wine, No Gimmicks
Angel's Envy built its name on crossover finishes — port casks for the bourbon, rum casks for the rye — but Triple Oak strips the finishing process down to wood alone. Master Distiller Owen Martin split the bourbon between second-fill Hungarian oak, first-fill Chinkapin, and first-fill French oak barrels: the French oak brings baking spice and chocolate, the Kentucky-native Chinkapin adds caramel and coffee, and the Hungarian oak balances the two. No wine, no spirits cask — just oak doing the talking. Explore the Angel's Envy collection and more bourbon whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand's official profile: golden caramel in color. The nose is fresh, ripe apricot balanced by rich toasted oak with highlights of honeysuckle blossom. The palate is bold with baking spices from the oak, subtle brioche and vanilla custard, top notes of red plum anchored by fresh tobacco and leather tannins. The finish is a pleasant spice with lingering nutmeg, black pepper, and cardamom, and a refined sweetness of brown sugar and molasses.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a drop of water is the full experience — the three-oak interplay rewards slow sipping. It also makes a structured, wood-forward Old Fashioned, since the whiskey already carries the barrel character cocktails usually borrow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Triple Oak different from regular Angel's Envy?
The flagship bourbon finishes in port wine casks; Triple Oak finishes in three different oak barrels (Hungarian, Chinkapin, French) with no wine or spirits cask involved.
What is the proof of Angel's Envy Triple Oak?
92 proof (46% ABV) — set deliberately between the port-finished bourbon and the rum-finished rye.
What is Chinkapin oak?
A native American oak species with high sugar content, prized for adding natural sweetness — in Triple Oak it contributes caramel, vanilla, and a rich coffee layer.
The most wood-forward Angel's Envy ever made — buy Angel's Envy Triple Oak Bourbon Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.