Owen Martin

Derby Week Bourbon Magic + 3 Distillery Stops!

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Experience the Ultimate Bourbon & Culinary Symphony! …and a Whirlwind Bourbon Adventure! 🥃🍽️➡️🥃🥃🥃 Join us for a taste of pure Kentucky magic as we dive into the prestigious 5th Annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival Distiller Dinner! Held at the stunning Savor at River House on April 30th, 2025, this celebrated Derby week tradition delivered an unforgettable evening of exceptional bourbon, mind-blowing cuisine, and the kind of vibrant energy you can only find during the Kentucky Derby Festival.

Picture this: the iconic steamboat race blazing along the picturesque Ohio River as Master Distiller Owen Martin himself guides us through the exquisite world of Angel’s Envy! We savored a curated flight featuring the coveted Angel’s Envy Triple Oak, the exclusive KBF Sherry Single Barrel Pick, the rich Angel’s Envy 2024 Bourbon Cask, and a tantalizing Mystery Pour that kept us on the edge of our seats!

The night kicked off with a delightful welcome cocktail showcasing the official 2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival recipe and concluded with a decadent dessert cocktail, perfectly harmonizing with the four neat bourbon pours. But the experience didn’t stop there! We also enjoyed catching up with friends and soaking in the lovely evening, which culminated in some mighty fine cigars and conversation down by the river.

But wait, there’s more! The next morning, our bourbon adventure continued as we journeyed to the heart of Kentucky’s bourbon country: Bardstown! Get ready to explore three iconic distilleries: the legendary Maker’s Mark Distillery, the impressive Lux Row Distillery, and the immersive Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience.

All this magic packed into an amazing 25.5 hours! 😉 Watch now and discover why YOU absolutely must add this incredible bourbon and Kentucky experience to your “must do” list for 2026!

WELCOME COCKTAIL AND PASSED APPETIZERS

Angel’s Envy Glazed Grilled Gulf Shrimp atop a tostone with peach and serrano chow chow

Crispy quail legs with preserved lemon

Beet Chip topped with balsamic fig jam and a toasted salted cashew crumble

SALAD 

Local purple mustard greens with pumpkin seed and oat granola, dried apricots, Kenny’s aged brie, and an Angel’s Envy apricot mostarda vinaigrette

DINNER

Bone-in Short Rib over grand Padano and herb Weisenberger grits, with pickled fennel and eggplant, finished with a port wine and bone marrow reduction, fennel oil, and gremolata

DESSERT

Kern’s Derby Pie Blondie Bar

ABOUT THE VENUE

Louisville’s newest and most scenic private event venue created by award-winning Chef John Varanese, one of Louisville’s most celebrated restauranteurs, Savor at River House combines a spectacular view of the river with the same delicious cuisine and outstanding service that is the signature of all Chef Varanese’s restaurants (Varanese, River House, & Levee Bourbon Lounge).

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NOTE: The events and spirits in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.

Angel’s Envy Distillery: Bottle Your Own Experience 🥃

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Get ready for some serious bourbon excitement! 🤩 In Episode 16 of Bourbon Trail Tales and Tastes, we had an unforgettable bottle-your-own adventure at the incredible Angel’s Envy Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky! 🥃🎉

Come along with us as we relive our absolutely terrific distillery experience! 🙌 We were treated to a fantastic guided tasting and then the most detailed and utterly unique bottle-your-own experience imaginable! 🤩 We also got an exclusive close-up tour of the distillery AND soaked in the atmosphere at their gorgeous upstairs bar. 🍹

But hold on, the fun doesn’t stop there! 😉 We dive even deeper by cracking open one of the treasured bottles we personally bottled that very day! 🤤 We explore every single delicious note and nuance – no drop left behind! 🤔 Will these hand-bottled beauties earn a coveted spot in our collection? 🏆 Find out as we share our honest thoughts on whether we’d buy them again in a heartbeat! 💸

Dreaming of exploring the legendary Kentucky Bourbon Trail? 🤔 Well, listen up! We’re here to tell you exactly why Angel’s Envy Distillery absolutely deserves a top spot on your Louisville adventure! 💯 You NEED to hear our recommendations – trust us, you won’t regret it! 😉 Cheers to incredible bourbon experiences! 🥂✨

In this series, Bourbon Trail Tales & Tastes, we navigate the rich tapestry of our memorable experiences on the Bourbon Trail, a journey that has undeniably enriched our appreciation for this iconic American spirit. We tackle intriguing questions such as: What stands out as the most profound memory of that bourbon trail experience, one that has etched itself firmly in our minds? What exceptional and bourbon or whiskey did we discover during this journey, perhaps one that surprised us with its intricate and delightful flavor profiles? What lasting impressions do we have of that bourbon or whiskey today, as we reflect on its complexities and how they resonate with our evolving palates and preferences? Through this exploration, we passionately recount our adventures and celebrate the stories and connections we’ve forged along the way, highlighting the essence of the Bourbon Trail.

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✴️ Angel’s Envy Single Barrel

  • Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Other: Finished in Port Wine Barrels
  • Company: Angel’s Envy
  • Distillery: Undisclosed Distillery / Distilleries in Kentucky
  • Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
  • Age:  NAS
  • Proof: 115
  • MSRP: $99.95
  • Released: This was a bottle-your-own experience 10/29/22
  • Purchased: 10/29/22 for at Angel’s Envy as part of the booked experience 

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NOTE: The spirit in this review was purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.