Okay...I've had a good year of hunting down limited released products.
I have been fortunate enough to secure a couple of bottles of the very limited annual release of the Angels Envy Cask Strength.
Since I travel so much I had been working with my shops out in SoCal for when they will get theirs since only 5 states were getting it this year and Indiana was NOT one of them!
The folks out in SoCal indicated their price would be $250 per bottle...a $100 mark up over retail!
Luckily I was working with a shop in another state who sold them to me for retail ($150 per bottle).
What was most impressive about this packaging is the amazing hardwood case with very impressive hinges and lock...I mean I would have gladly paid $30 LESS per bottle to just buy the bottle...LOL...
In all seriousness...everything I have read about the on-line reviews of this bourbon...my mouth is watering to try it...the flavors and finish are supposed to be intense. It is bottled at ~123 proof...so some water may be needed to tame it down a little...but we will see.
Sadly...right now it isn't even in my possession....I paid for it over the phone...a buddy of mine picked it up (doh...and he is a bourbon lover...is that the fox and hen-house scenario?...I mean PAID FOR HOOCH of a buddy in your possession...OMG...LOL)...we'll see him on Thanksgiving to make the pickup.
This will be added to our bourbon tasting at our house on the 13th...looking forward to it.
Has anyone tried this yet?
From what I read...this is tied for the #1 whiskey of 2013 with a 25 year old scotch...has me more than intrigued and chomping at the bit.