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There are a lot of people who have recently discovered the joys of bourbon and whiskey. There are also many older fans who know their whiskeys. We write our history articles for everyone. After all, until people understand the whiskey category, they might not really appreciate what Lincoln Henderson started with Angel’s Envy.
An Ode to Oak: Why We Toast the Trees Each Year
In 2014, we began Toast the Trees as a small, grassroots campaign, supported by our Whiskey Guardians and driven by…Read More
Angel’s Envy Looks Back in Honor of Our Founder’s Day
This August 19th is the 10th Anniversary of our Founder’s Day—when we filled our very first ruby port barrel with…Read More
An Ode to Oak: Why We #ToastTheTrees Every Year
Learn more about what motivates us to toast the trees every year.Read More
There’s No Wrong Way to Enjoy Whiskey (Responsibly)
Obviously, we like our whiskey neat. It’s an entirely self-sufficient spirit that only requires a glass to be properly enjoyed.…Read More
The Origins of Bourbon’s Laws
We often describe Angel’s Envy as a Kentucky straight bourbon that’s finished in port wine barrels, and while we often…Read More
The Surprising Origin of the Word ‘Cocktail’
Simply put, cocktails are delicious. They represent a sublime mingling of spirit, sugar, bitter and dilution with endless variations to…Read More
The Origin of Bourbon’s Name… Maybe.
We know exactly why whisky is called whisky, which is a bit of a rarity in the spirits world. Whisky…Read More
The Science of Storing Whiskey
At some point, every whiskey fan starts acquiring bottles more quickly than they can consume them, and that’s okay. It’s…Read More
The Hendersons Go to Washington’s Distillery
In 2003, Lincoln Henderson joined a notable collection of Master Distillers for a truly special occasion—the distilling of the first…Read More
Whiskey History: World War II and Whiskey
Following the repeal of prohibition, distilleries gradually began to recover from 13 years of a “dry” United States. But…Read More
The Origins of the “Proof”
Alcohol by Volume (or ABV) is a percentage. It’s simple and easy to understand. We learned about percentages in grade…Read More
Bar Etiquette: Why Do People Tap Their Drink on the Bar after Clinking Glasses?
We love questions like this one because they’re endlessly debatable. We often wonder if people imagine that a definitive tome…Read More
Accidental Aging and the Birth of Whiskey As We Know It
Distilling is an industry built on history, and we all know that whiskey (particularly whisky) is steeped in tradition, legend…Read More
Louisville History and The Southern Exposition
Have you ever been fired? Thomas Edison got canned once. In 1867, he was fired from his job in Louisville…Read More
Why Charring Barrels Matters
Let’s talk char. After all, aging in a charred oak barrel is one of the legal requirements for bourbon. So…Read More
Too Tiki for Bourbon?
Our small team has racked up a lot of bar experience over the years. We’ve seen trends come and go.…Read More
The Story Behind Bourbon’s Traditional Mash Bill
ANGEL’S ENVY uses a very traditional mash bill: 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley. But just how…Read More
How Long Can Whiskey Last?
A lot of people ask us, “How long can an unopened bottle of whiskey last?” It’s a good question.…Read More
Whiskey History: Bootlegging and Stock Car Racing
American spirits have a rich and often colorful history, but it can be tricky separating the actual truth from the…Read More
Kentucky’s Climate: The Engine that Drives Bourbon’s Flavor
There are several all-important contributors to a whiskey’s flavor: mash bill and yeast can certainly make a difference,…Read More
Whiskey History: France, Aphids and the Unlikely Triumph of Whisky
Whiskey’s popularity in America was cemented when the British cut off the trade of rum’s raw ingredients following the…Read More
Women, Whiskey and the Law
We’ve written several articles about bootlegging during prohibition, because frankly, it’s fascinating. Fewer time periods have been more misrepresented…Read More
Whiskey History: Abraham Lincoln and Whiskey
Our 16th president had an interesting relationship with America’s native spirit. It’s partially thanks to whiskey that we call…Read More
Whiskey History: George Washington and Whiskey
Our first president had a bit of a contentious and curious history when it came to whiskey. On the…Read More
Whiskey History: Who Charred the First Barrel?
Short answer: no one really knows, but there are some very interesting theories about the origins. Well-regarded whiskey historians…Read More
Whiskey History: The Origin of Barrels
It shouldn’t need to be said, but we love our barrels. If not for oak barrels, we wouldn’t have bourbon.…Read More
First-Foot and Scotland’s New Year’s Whiskey Tradition
New Years is a time for traditions. We watch the ball drop, we kiss at midnight, sing Auld Lang…Read More
Whiskey History: What is Wheated Bourbon?
This one’s pretty easy. If you guessed “contains wheat,” you’ve almost got it. Bourbon’s mash bill, by law, requires…Read More
Whiskey History: The Whiskey Rebellion
Can you name the only president to actively lead troops into battle? If you guessed George Washington, you’d be…Read More
Whiskey History: What Is Straight Bourbon?
Angel’s Envy® is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon that’s finished in port wine barrels, and while we spend a lot…Read More
Whiskey History: What is White Dog?
White dog goes by a few different names: white lightning, light whiskey, white whiskey. No matter what you call…Read More
Rye History and the Difference Between Bourbon
Bourbon and rye might both be whiskey, but there’s one key difference between them. Want to guess? Yeah, it’s…Read More
The Life of a Barrel
Follow along to see the important roles that oak barrels play at each stage.Read More
Fact or Fiction: Bootleggers Ruled Prohibition-Era America
It’s a criminal legacy that Americans love to revisit: bootleggers racing cars loaded up with illegal hooch, trying to…Read More
Whiskey History: The Story of Japanese Whisky
Photo courtesy of Tedd When you think about Japan, whisky isn’t usually the first thing to come to mind.…Read More
Whiskey History: The Difference between Scotch and Bourbon
Scotch whisky has a long, proud heritage that likely stretches back long before its first recorded reference in 1495.…Read More
The Birth of Bottling
In the early stages of Angel’s Envy, we put a lot of thought into the shape of our bottle. We…Read More
Whiskey History: How Canadian Whisky Differs from Bourbon
We’ve talked about the differences between bourbon and Irish whiskey, but what about our friendly neighbors to the north?…Read More
Why 53 Gallons?
There are a lot of legal requirements for a whiskey to be a considered a bourbon. It has to be…Read More
Are You an American Whiskey Fan? Thank England
There was a great deal of distilling happening in the early days of the American colonies. This wasn’t always a…Read More
Whiskey History | How Irish Whiskey Differs from Bourbon
With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at the…Read More