Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Bourbon 2026: Release, Proof, Finish, and Is It Worth the Trip?
Angel's Envy is going deeper into experimental whiskey finishing for its latest distillery-exclusive release.
The Angel's Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Stout & Amburana Barrels arrives on September 10, 2026, as part of the Angel's Envy Distillery Series. It will only be available from the Angel's Envy Distillery in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
And this is not simply another Amburana bomb.
Angel's Envy is using Imperial Stout barrels as the dominant finishing component while bringing Amburana into the blend in a surprisingly small amount. That could make this one of the more interesting finished bourbon releases of 2026.
Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Bourbon 2026 Release Details
Here are the numbers bourbon hunters need to know:
- Release Date: September 10, 2026
- Proof: 100 proof
- ABV: 50%
- Age: Whiskey aged between 6 and 7 years
- Mash Bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
- Bottle Size: 375 mL
- MSRP: $54.99
- Production: Approximately 18,000 bottles
- Availability: Angel's Envy Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky only
Angel's Envy's official shop confirms the $54.99 price, 375 mL bottle size, 100 proof bottling strength, and September 10 availability. Approximately 18,000 bottles are expected to be released.
That bottle size deserves attention. At $54.99 for 375 mL, you are effectively paying about $109.98 per 750 mL.
So while $55 initially sounds reasonable for a limited bourbon, this is still positioned as a premium release.
How Is Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Bourbon Finished?
This is where things get interesting.
The bourbon is built from whiskey aged between six and seven years. Most of the whiskey then spends 6 to 24 months finishing in Imperial Stout barrels, while another component receives a one-month finish in Brazilian Amburana wood.
According to reporting surrounding the release, approximately 99% of the final blend comes from the stout-finished whiskey, with only 1% coming from the Amburana-finished component.
That 1% might be the smartest part of the entire release.
Amburana can be incredibly aggressive. Cinnamon, baking spice, vanilla, and sweet pastry flavors can quickly take over a whiskey. Instead of making Amburana the entire personality of this bourbon, Angel's Envy appears to be using it more like seasoning.
The stout barrels should provide the darker foundation, while the Amburana gives it an additional layer of spice.
Why Imperial Stout and Amburana?
Master Distiller Owen Martin developed the release around his interest in craft beer and stout-finished whiskey, with Angel's Envy describing the bourbon as a tribute to Louisville's craft brewing community.
Imperial Stout barrels can contribute flavors such as:
- Roasted malt
- Dark chocolate
- Coffee
- Cocoa
- Toasted grain
Amburana commonly pushes whiskey toward:
- Cinnamon
- Baking spice
- Vanilla
- Sweet pastry
- Toasted sugar
Put those profiles together correctly and you could end up somewhere around Mexican hot chocolate, cinnamon pastries, roasted cocoa, and dark fruit.
That is essentially where Angel's Envy says this whiskey lands.
Official Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Tasting Notes
Angel's Envy lists the official tasting profile as:
Nose: Cinnamon toast cereal, light florals, dusty cocoa, and icing.
Palate: Fresh churros, mulled cider, and chocolate orange.
Finish: Creamy ganache, bright fruit, and lingering Mexican hot chocolate.
Those notes make sense considering the finishing combination.
The stout barrels appear to be driving the cocoa, chocolate, and ganache side of the whiskey, while the small Amburana component likely contributes much of that cinnamon, churro, and baking-spice character.
At 100 proof, there should also be enough bourbon underneath the finishing influence to keep things from becoming completely dessert driven.
Where Can You Buy Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Bourbon?
Here is the catch.
You cannot simply walk into your local liquor store and grab one.
The 2026 Stout & Amburana Bourbon is part of the Angel's Envy Distillery Series, which is reserved for experimental releases sold exclusively through the company's Louisville distillery.
Pickup begins September 10 at:
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E. Main Street
Louisville, Kentucky
Angel's Envy also states that online orders placed through its distillery shop can be picked up beginning September 10, with online purchases generally available for pickup the following business day. Same-day purchases can be made in the distillery retail store.
Is Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Bourbon Worth $54.99?
The answer depends heavily on how you look at the bottle.
At face value, $54.99 for a limited, six to seven-year-old, 100-proof experimental bourbon sounds excellent.
But this is only a 375 mL bottle.
Converted to a standard 750 mL bottle, you are looking at roughly $110 worth of whiskey.
That changes the value equation.
You are paying for the experimentation, the limited production, and the fact that this is a distillery-exclusive release. If the finish works, $55 is not unreasonable for the chance to experience something genuinely different.
But anyone expecting a cheap limited release should understand what they are actually buying.
Is It Worth Traveling to Louisville for a Bottle?
This is the bigger question.
If you are already going to be in Louisville, I would absolutely put Angel's Envy on the list.
The combination is unusual enough to justify grabbing a bottle, particularly if you enjoy finished bourbon. Approximately 18,000 bottles also makes this limited without turning it into a microscopic release.
If you are considering flying across the country solely to buy a 375 mL bottle for $54.99, that is much harder to justify.
Make the trip about Louisville bourbon, not just this bottle.
Angel's Envy is located in one of the best bourbon destinations in the country. Build the release into a larger distillery trip and the equation changes dramatically.
For anyone within reasonable driving distance, though, this is exactly the type of distillery-exclusive experiment that could be worth chasing.
The Detail That Makes This Release Most Interesting
The stout barrels will get plenty of attention, and Amburana will probably get even more.
But the most important number might be 1%.
Using such a small Amburana component suggests Angel's Envy understood the biggest danger with this release. Amburana does not need much help making itself known.
If that 1% adds cinnamon and baking spice without drowning out the six to seven-year-old bourbon and long Imperial Stout finish, this could be significantly more balanced than many Amburana-finished whiskeys.
That is what makes me curious.
Not because Angel's Envy put bourbon into Amburana.
Because they apparently knew when to stop.
Final Verdict: Should You Chase Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Bourbon?
Yes, with some perspective.
For $54.99, I would grab one if I were already visiting Louisville or lived within reasonable driving distance.
You are getting a 100-proof bourbon aged six to seven years, a long Imperial Stout barrel finish, a carefully controlled Amburana component, and a release limited to roughly 18,000 bottles.
Just remember that it is a 375 mL bottle.
I would not book an expensive flight solely to buy one. But as part of a Louisville bourbon trip?
This is absolutely one I would have on the target list.
The Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Bourbon officially arrives September 10, 2026.
And if the balance between chocolate-heavy stout barrels and that tiny dose of Amburana works the way it looks on paper, this could be one of the more memorable experimental bourbon releases of the year.
Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Bourbon FAQ
When does Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Bourbon release?
The 2026 Angel's Envy Distillery Series Stout & Amburana Bourbon releases September 10, 2026, at the Angel's Envy Distillery in Louisville.
What proof is Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Bourbon?
It is bottled at 100 proof, or 50% ABV.
How much does Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Bourbon cost?
The suggested retail price is $54.99 for a 375 mL bottle.
How old is the bourbon?
The whiskey used in the blend is aged between six and seven years, including its finishing periods.
How long is the bourbon finished?
Most of the bourbon spends between six and 24 months in Imperial Stout barrels. A smaller component receives a one-month Amburana finish before blending.
Where can I buy Angel's Envy Stout & Amburana Bourbon?
It is a Louisville distillery exclusive available through the Angel's Envy Distillery. Approximately 18,000 375 mL bottles are expected.
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