| CONT. FROM PG. 33 He named his distillery Four Roses as a tribute to her. This smooth and mellow bourbon gives a slight crisp of spice, with hints of pear and apple.
ANGEL’S ENVY
The final recommendation is Angel’s Envy, a bourbon finished in a port wine cask. The term angel’s share is used to describe the spirit lost during the aging process by evaporation. When Lincoln Henderson tasted his finished product for the first time, he said he finally had gotten a better deal than the angels. Angel’s Envy gives you the usual fruits, vanilla and nut flavors of these other quality bourbons, but it also will pique your palate’s interest in what a second finish can add to the flavor profile. All of these bourbons are reasonably priced and great starting points. As your palate evolves and you are willing to spend more, remember to try some of the incredible Texas bourbons on the market, such as Garrison Brothers and TX Bourbon. Come join the East Texas Bourbon Society on the third Tuesday of every month in Longview and the fourth Tuesday in Tyler for the stories behind the brands. For information, visit our Facebook page. This story originally appeared in Charm/View, a magazine produced by the Longview News-Journal.
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