LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 12, 2026 /3BL/ – The team behind every bottle of ANGEL’S ENVY® whiskey is raising a glass to a monumental achievement: winning global “Production Team of the Year” at the 2026 Icons of Whisky Awards — a landmark honor recognizing craftsmanship, passion, and precision. The victory follows Owen Martin, Master Distiller since 2022, being named “Craft Distiller of the Year” for the Americas earlier in the year.
ANGEL’S ENVY, the super-premium whiskey owned by Bacardi Limited, opened the doors to its distillery in 2016, making it the first full-production whiskey distillery in downtown Louisville. This award celebrates the skill, passion, and collaboration at every stage of whiskey making—from distillation and blending to finishing and bottling. As the distillery marks a decade in downtown Louisville this year, the recognition reinforces the role of the ANGEL’S ENVY production team in driving continued innovation within the category.
“These honors are about the skill and passion demonstrated by the people behind ANGEL’S ENVY,” says Gigi DaDan, General Manager of ANGEL’S ENVY. “From the patience it takes to get the finishing just right to the collaboration that happens every day on our distillery floor, this is a win for the entire team, and it motivates us to keep pushing what’s possible.”
Presented annually during the World Whiskies Awards, the Icons of Whisky spotlight the individuals, teams, and locations that form the foundation of the global whisky industry. From distillers and production teams to ambassadors and communicators, the program elevates the collective effort behind creating world-class spirits.
About ANGEL’S ENVY Distillery
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, the ANGEL’S ENVY distillery and brand home is the first full-production whiskey distillery to open in downtown Louisville and anchors the brand’s presence along historic Whiskey Row. Located at 500 East Main Street, the modern distillery employs more than 100 people to produce ANGEL’S ENVY bourbon and rye and offers guests a best-in-class bourbon education through immersive tours, tastings, and cocktail experiences.
ANGEL’S ENVY is available in all 50 U.S. states and several international markets and is produced by Louisville Distilling Company, a subsidiary of Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company in the world. For more, visit angelsenvy.com.
