Angel’s Envy is a Kentucky-based bourbon brand founded in 2010 by legendary Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, along with his son Wes Henderson. After decades of experience creating some of the most recognizable American whiskies, Lincoln launched Angel’s Envy as a family project to push the boundaries of bourbon-making while honoring tradition. The name reflects the concept of the “angel’s share”—the portion of whiskey lost to evaporation during barrel aging—suggesting that what remains is so exceptional it inspires envy even among angels.

What sets Angel’s Envy apart is its innovative approach to finishing. While the bourbon follows traditional methods of production—crafted from a carefully selected mash bill, distilled in Kentucky, and aged in new charred American oak barrels—it is then finished in port wine casks. This secondary maturation adds depth and a distinctive character, pioneering a style that has since become influential in the bourbon industry.

The brand has expanded its offerings to include limited releases, such as ryes finished in rum casks and special single-barrel editions, all emphasizing creativity without sacrificing quality. Today, Angel’s Envy is recognized as both a disruptor and a guardian of craftsmanship, carrying forward the Henderson family legacy while setting new standards for innovation in American whiskey.