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Angel’s Envy Standard

Name: Angel’s Envy Standard
Brand: Angel’s Envy

Award-winning Kentucky straight bourbon finished in port wine casks for rich, smooth flavors of vanilla, caramel, and dried fruit.

Best Pairing Answer

The best dish pairing for Angel’s Envy Standard is Spring Herb-Crusted Cod with Bourbon Citrus Glaze. Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches…

Bourbon Details

Type Barrel Finished Bourbon

ABV 43.30%

Sweetness 5

Spice 3

Oak 2

Smoke 1

Fruit 4

Body Medium

Proof Intensity 2

Finish Medium

Price Tier Mid

Availability Core

Flavor Profile

What to expect

A quick look at the character of this bourbon before you choose a dish.

Award-winning Kentucky straight bourbon finished in port wine casks for rich, smooth flavors of vanilla, caramel, and dried fruit.

Angel’s Envy Standard brings notes of Vanilla, Caramel, Dried Fruit, Oak, Baking Spice, Red Berry.

Top Matches

Best Dishes for Angel’s Envy Standard

Ranked dish recommendations for this bourbon.

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Spring Herb-Crusted Cod with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Baking 35 minutes

Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Seafood Main Course

Pairing Score 95%

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featured 93%

Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken Skewers with Mango Avocado Salsa

Grilling 35 minutes

Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Chicken Main Course

Pairing Score 93%

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featured 92%

Grilled Spring Lobster Tails with Bourbon Citrus Glaze

Grilling 32 minutes

Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this lobster dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Lobster Main Course

Pairing Score 92%

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featured 91%

Grilled Bourbon-Lime Chicken with Mango Avocado Salsa

Grilling 35 minutes

Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this chicken dish because it shares key flavor cues with the grilling preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Chicken Main Course

Pairing Score 91%

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featured 90%

Grilled Bourbon-Peach Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Summer Herb Salad

Grilling 40 minutes

Angel’s Envy Standard complements this pork dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Pork Main Course

Pairing Score 90%

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Grilled Citrus Bourbon Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado Salsa

Grilling 35 minutes

Angel’s Envy Standard complements this chicken dish and its grilling profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors.

Chicken Main Course

Pairing Score 90%

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featured 90%

Grilled Citrus-Bourbon Glazed Chicken with Charred Corn and Avocado Salsa

Grilling 35 minutes

Chicken Main Course

Pairing Score 90%

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featured 90%

Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Pan Searing 40 minutes

Angel’s Envy Standard complements this pork dish and its pan searing profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Pork Main Course

Pairing Score 90%

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Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ham and Pineapple Skillet for Easter Brunch

Pan Saut Ed 40 minutes

Angel’s Envy Standard complements this pork dish and its pan saut ed profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork.

Pork Main Course

Pairing Score 90%

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Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Bourbon Citrus Beurre Blanc and Spring Asparagus

Pan Seared 35 minutes

Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Seafood Main Course

Pairing Score 90%

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Smoky Bourbon-Spiced Chicken Meatballs with Chipotle Honey Glaze

Pan Frying 35 minutes

Angel’s Envy Standard complements this chicken dish and its pan frying profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Chicken Appetizer

Pairing Score 90%

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featured 90%

Spring Herb-Crusted Arctic Char with Bourbon Lemon Butter Sauce

Pan Seared And Baked 35 minutes

Angel’s Envy Standard works as a bridge pairing for this seafood dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared and baked preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood, fruit notes help bridge the brighter flavors, touches of sweetness soften acidity.

Seafood Main Course

Pairing Score 90%

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