CRAFTING THE FUTURE OF BOURBON
In the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, Angel’s Envy was established by Bourbon Hall of Fame member and Master Distiller, Lincoln Henderson, alongside his son, Wes Henderson.
With a rich legacy and an innovative spirit, Angel’s Envy transformed the bourbon and rye landscape through a unique “secondary finishing” technique. By first maturing their whiskey in charred oak barrels and then transferring it to secondary finishing casks, they’ve created a distinct blend of refined complexity and inviting flavour.
During the aging process, the 5% of spirit lost each year is known as the “Angel’s Share.” Upon tasting their finished whiskey, Lincoln joked that they had finally struck a better deal than the angels. Thus, Angel’s Envy was born.
Angel’s Envy's illustrious past is now paving the way for the future of bourbon. Today, Angel's Envy remain dedicated to challenging the status quo. As relentless pioneers, they are always on the lookout for what’s next, inspiring new possibilities in the world of bourbon.
Angel’s Envy invites you to become part of their story. Whether you’re a seasoned bourbon connoisseur or a curious newcomer, join them on their journey to raise the bar and deliver a truly timeless bourbon experience.
MEET ANGEL'S ENVY MASTER DISTILLER OWEN MARTIN
In the autumn of 2022, Owen Martin was appointed as the Angel’s Envy Master Distiller. A native of Kansas City, Owen now proudly calls Louisville home, where he is redefining and crafting the future of bourbon at the Angel’s Envy distillery. With a background and passion for maturing, blending, and the art of secondary finishing, he is continually searching for new ways to offer an unparalleled bourbon and rye experience by pushing the boundaries of distillation.
With Owen’s extensive knowledge of secondary casks, he ensures exceptional quality across all our expressions, core offerings, and limited-edition collections. He takes pride in his role at a leading distillery on Louisville’s Whiskey Row. Owen’s proven experience in product development and experimentation makes him the perfect fit to lead Angel’s Envy into an exciting future.
ANGEL'S ENVY HOME IN DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE
In 2016, Angel’s Envy opened the first full-production whiskey distillery on Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville since prohibition. Their Angel’s Envy Distillery team is proud to offer visitors a best-in-class education on bourbon.
From production tours to tastings and cocktail classes, guests leave with a broader understanding of Angel’s Envy bourbon and their process when they walk out of the distillery.