OUR STORY
CRAFTING THE FUTURE OF BOURBON
In the heart of Louisville, Kentucky,
Angel’s Envy was founded by Bourbon Hall of Fame member and Master Distiller,
Lincoln Henderson.
Built on a tremendous legacy and a pioneering spirit, Angel’s Envy innovated the foundations of bourbon and rye through a unique “secondary finishing” technique. By maturing our whiskey in charred oak barrels, then transferring it to secondary finishing casks, we crafted a distinct blend of refined complexity with an inviting flavor profile.
During the aging process, the 5% of spirit lost each year is known as the “Angel’s Share.” After tasting our finished whiskey, Lincoln joked that we had finally struck a better deal than the angels. And so, Angel’s Envy was born.
Our past is now paving the path for the future of bourbon.
Today, we are driven by the same commitment to challenge the status quo.
As restless pioneers, we’re always searching for what’s next,
and inspiring new possibilities in the world of bourbon.
We now invite you to become a part of our story.
Whether you’re a seasoned bourbon aficionado or a curious newcomer,
join us on our journey to raise the bar and deliver a truly timeless bourbon experience.
MEET OUR MASTER DISTILLER
OWEN MARTIN
In the fall of 2022, Owen Martin was appointed the Angel’s Envy Master Distiller. A Kansas City native, Owen now proudly calls Louisville home where he redefines and crafts the future of bourbon at the Angel’s Envy distillery with award-winning distinction. With a history and passion for maturing, blending, and the art of secondary finishing, he pushes distillation boundaries and is on a constant search for new, unparalleled bourbon and rye whiskey experiences.
Owen’s extensive knowledge of secondary casks ensures an exceptional quality standard across all expressions, core offerings and limited collections. Today, he takes pride in his role at a leading distillery on Louisville’s Whiskey Row. Owen’s demonstrated experience in product development and experimentation regarding what’s next for the industry make him the perfect fit to lead Angel’s Envy into its exciting future.
VISIT our home
IN DOWNTOWN
LOUISVILLE
In 2016, Angel’s Envy opened the first full-production whiskey distillery along Whiskey Row since prohibition.
Visit our award-winning distillery team and receive a best-in-class education on bourbon and rye whiskeys. Book a production tours, tastings, or cocktail classes, and leave with a broader understanding of Angel’s Envy distinction, process, and your own palate.
Toast the Trees
let’s create A GREENER tomorrow
Since 2014, our Toast the Trees program, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, has initiated the planting of thousands of trees in national forests and urban communities across the country. Learn more about our mission to revitalize green spaces through restoration.