Angel’s Envy, the Louisville-based craft distiller that produces small batch, finished whiskeys,  announced the release of its Rye Whiskey Finished in Ice Cider Casks.

Angel’s Envy created this first-of-its-kind release by finishing seven-year-old, 95% rye whiskey for 364 days in ice cider casks from Vermont-based Eden Specialty Ciders. It is the fourth release in the distillery’s Cellar Collection, the brand’s special release program that honors the late Lincoln Henderson’s pioneering and innovative spirit.

Ice cider is a dessert-style cider that is produced primarily in the northern US and Canada. The French oak casks used to finish this release were used by Eden Specialty Ciders to create an ice cider from tart, late-season Northern Spy apples that had been naturally cold-concentrated in Vermont before partial fermentation and aging. Inspired by the unique, climate-driven elements of ice cider production, Angel’s Envy packaged its Rye Whiskey Finished in Ice Cider Casks in a frosted glass bottle and commemorative gift box.

The limited-edition release, which consists of just 6,000 bottles total, will be available for purchase beginning on Feb. 25 at select retailers in New York, California, Florida, Tennessee, Illinois, Texas and Kentucky, as well as at Angel’s Envy’s downtown Louisville distillery. Beginning today, Angel’s Envy 500 Main members can enter for the chance to purchase a bottle ahead of the public sale for pickup at the distillery. A total of 500 bottles will be reserved for the 500 Main pre-sale lottery.

Cider cask rye is bottled at 107 proof (53.5% ABV), with an SRP of $249.99. For more information, visit angelsenvy.com/whiskey/IceCiderFinish.