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Angel's Envy 2026 Cellar Collection Peach Brandy Rye is the sixth release in Angel's Envy's acclaimed Cellar Collection, a limited Kentucky straight rye whiskey finished in two very different barrels, peach brandy casks and toasted oak, and then blended back together. Bottled at 53.2% ABV (106.4 proof) from a 95% rye, 5% malted barley mash bill, this fruit-forward, spice-driven rye is one of the most anticipated limited whiskey releases of 2026, and a must-have for Angel's Envy fans, rye lovers, and serious collectors.

What Is the Angel's Envy Cellar Collection?

The Cellar Collection is Angel's Envy's limited-release series built around experimental, unconventional cask finishes. Each edition explores a new idea about how a secondary barrel can reshape a whiskey, and this sixth chapter turns to peach brandy and toasted oak to draw out the orchard-fruit sweetness and natural spice of rye. Unlike the brand's standard rye, which is finished in Caribbean rum casks, this Kentucky straight rye takes a completely different path, and it stands out among American ryes for its use of peach brandy casks.

A Dual-Cask Finished Kentucky Straight Rye

This whiskey begins as Kentucky straight rye distilled between 2014 and 2018, giving it genuine age and depth before any finishing begins. The rye was then split into two lots. One portion rested in peach brandy casks for up to 23 months, picking up ripe orchard fruit, floral sweetness, and a softer texture. The other portion spent up to 12 months in toasted oak barrels, building vanilla, caramel, clove, and peppery rye structure. Angel's Envy then blended the two lots back together, so the peach complements the rye instead of overpowering it. The result is a richer, more expressive rye than a traditionally finished bottling.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: bright and lively, with candied peach and table syrup layered over gentle baking spices.
• Palate: ripe orchard fruit and vanilla cream, with caramel and clove that recall a warm peach cobbler.
• Finish: confectionary sweetness gives way to peppery rye, with soft oak and fruit sugar lingering for a balanced, velvety close.

How to Enjoy Angel's Envy Peach Brandy Rye

At 106.4 proof, this rye rewards a little patience. Pour it neat into a Glencairn or tulip glass and let it open for several minutes, or add a single large ice cube or a few drops of water to soften the heat and bring forward the peach and vanilla notes. It also makes an excellent base for a rye Old Fashioned or Manhattan, and its fruit-and-spice profile pairs naturally with pecan pie, peach cobbler, aged cheddar, or dark chocolate.

Why Whiskey Collectors Want This Bottle

• Sixth release in the Angel's Envy Cellar Collection series.
• Dual-cask finish in peach brandy casks and toasted oak barrels, blended together.
• Kentucky straight rye distilled between 2014 and 2018.
• Bottled at a full 106.4 proof (53.2% ABV).
• Limited release from a series collectors track closely each year.

Product Details

• Brand: Angel's Envy
• Type: Kentucky straight rye whiskey
• Edition: 2026 Cellar Collection, 6th release
• Mash bill: 95% rye, 5% malted barley
• Size: 750ml
• ABV: 53.2% (106.4 proof)
• Distilled: 2014 to 2018, Kentucky
• Finishing: peach brandy casks (up to 23 months) and toasted oak barrels (up to 12 months)
• Bottled by: Louisville Distilling Company, Louisville, KY

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angel's Envy 2026 Cellar Collection Peach Brandy Rye?

It is the sixth limited release in the Angel's Envy Cellar Collection, a Kentucky straight rye whiskey finished in peach brandy casks and toasted oak barrels, then blended together and bottled at 106.4 proof.

What makes it different from the standard Angel's Envy Rye?

The standard Angel's Envy Rye is finished in Caribbean rum casks. This Cellar Collection release is finished in two separate barrel types, peach brandy casks and toasted oak, which are blended together for a fruit-forward, layered flavor profile.

What proof is Angel's Envy Peach Brandy Rye?

It is bottled at 53.2% ABV, which is 106.4 proof, higher than most standard rye whiskeys.

What is the mash bill?

The mash bill is 95% rye and 5% malted barley, a high-rye recipe that gives the whiskey its peppery spice and balances the sweetness of the peach brandy finish.

What does dual-cask finished mean?

Instead of finishing the entire batch in one type of barrel, the rye was divided into two lots. One was finished in peach brandy casks and the other in toasted oak barrels, and the two were then blended for a more complex flavor than a single-cask finish.

Is this a limited release?

Yes. The Cellar Collection is a limited annual series, and this 2026 edition is a one-time release that Angel's Envy does not plan to repeat once it sells out.

Order Angel's Envy 2026 Cellar Collection Peach Brandy Rye from Craft City and add the sixth chapter of the Cellar Collection to your bar.