Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey 2026
58.9% ABV (117.8 proof) | 750mL | Cask strength | Finished in Ruby Port wine barrels | 15th annual edition, released April 2026 | Louisville, KY — Angel's Envy Cask Strength Bourbon 2026 is the 15th annual release of the brand's flagship cask-strength bourbon: a solera-inspired blend (~120 barrels; 8% 2023 release, 20% 2024, 9% 2025, 63% new bourbon) double-matured in Ruby Port wine barrels and bottled at a natural 117.8 proof. About 20,640 bottles for the US. Presented in the ruby-and-gold Art Deco box. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Each year's Cask Strength is bottled at its own natural proof — 2026's is 117.8, and the port finish shows: cherry cordial and salted caramel fading into sweetly spiced oak on the nose; juicy apple cider and robust red wine rounded by creamy ganache on the palate; structured oak tannins enfolding citrus preserves and jammy dark chocolate on the dry, elegant finish. Among cask-strength bourbons, the solera-style blending across vintages and the Ruby Port finish make this the collector's Angel's Envy. SRP $249.99.
Tasting notes
Nose: cherry cordial, salted caramel, sweetly spiced oak. Palate: rich and weighty; juicy apple cider, robust red wine, creamy ganache. Finish: structured oak tannins, citrus preserves, jammy dark chocolate — elegant and pleasantly dry. (Official brand notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 58.9% ABV (117.8 proof) — 15th annual edition, released April 2026
- Double-matured in Ruby Port wine barrels
- Solera-inspired blend across 2023–2026 releases (~120 barrels)
- Ruby-and-gold Art Deco presentation box
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat first to meet the full 117.8 proof, then water to taste — dark chocolate alongside.
Frequently asked questions
Is the proof the same every year?
No — each annual release is bottled at its own natural cask strength; 2026 is 117.8 proof.
What is the port finish?
The bourbon is double-matured in Ruby Port wine barrels for up to 3.5 years.
How many bottles were released?
About 20,640 in the US plus 1,446 internationally.
What is the solera-inspired process?
Each release blends ~120 barrels including portions held back from prior years' releases.