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A Letter from Wes Henderson

As always during the holiday season, I find myself reflecting back on my family, friends and the good company that we’ve shared. Although this past year has been different than any other I’ve lived through, I know that I am not alone in this. While it’s been, at times, a challenge to gather—often virtually, I’m … Read More

Wes Henderson on the Lessons of Fathers to Sons & Daughters

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Father’s Day has always been special for us, both as a company and for me personally. With six boys of my own, I’m very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with two of them (at least for now) almost every day, and that’s one of the most important parts of the legacy that my Dad and … Read More

The Hendersons Go to Washington’s Distillery

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In 2003, Lincoln Henderson joined a notable collection of Master Distillers for a truly special occasion—the distilling of the first George Washington Straight Rye produced at Mount Vernon in over 200 years. Three years later, the first bottle sold at auction for $100,000—a world record for a bottle of American whiskey. It was donated back to the George Washington Distillery Museum, … Read More

Wes Henderson on Cask Strength 2017

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Each year, we collect a handful of truly remarkable barrels from our rickhouse. It’s a rigorous process that has everything to do with taste and nothing to do with “hitting our numbers.” It might be one barrel out of every couple of hundred barrels, but when we taste a Cask Strength-worthy barrel, we just know. These barrels are set … Read More

A Letter from Wes Henderson on Father’s Day

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For me, Father’s Day has always been a time of both reflection and celebration. It’s a joy to have my family and sons around me to celebrate, and I know that Dad would have been proud of all of us, and everything he helped set into motion. Still, I wish he was here to see it. I know … Read More

Wes, Kyle and Andrew Henderson on Father’s Day

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Join Angel’s Envy and Chris Kael’s Barrel-Aged Impale’d Ale for a Night of Bourbon, Beer and Rock

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One of the true joys of this business is having the opportunity to travel the country and see the truly inspiring work that other people are doing in distilling and brewing. And every once in a while, we get to collaborate with some of these fine individuals. As it happens, occasionally we have bourbon and port barrels, and sometimes we … Read More

Wes and Kyle Henderson Talk 2015 Cask Strength

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Please tell us a little about the background and inspiration behind Cask Strength. Wes Henderson: “Cask Strength was born when we dumped our very first barrel of ANGEL’S ENVY. I loved the color and the texture, and I put it in a glass—I actually took a picture of it that moment—and as I tasted it and … Read More

The Search for the Perfect Port Barrels

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Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson always knew that he wanted to explore finishing techniques and how they could be used to enhance bourbon’s flavor. But a lot of work went into finding the right barrels to match Angel’s Envy’s profile. Lincoln’s son and Angel’s Envy’s Co-Founder, Wes Henderson, discussed the port barrel selection process with … Read More

Why Port? Lincoln and Wes Discuss the Pursuit of Flavor and the Perfect Finish

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These quotes were pulled from three separate interviews conducted with Lincoln and Wes Henderson over the past three years. Lincoln Henderson was the Master Distiller of ANGEL’S ENVY Bourbon. His son, Wes, is the current Master Brand Ambassador and Chief Innovations Officer. In his 50 years spent working in the spirits industry, Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson was driven by one … Read More

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