Angel's Share2 to 5 Players The term Angel's Share refers to the portion of an alcoholic beverage, particularly whiskey, cognac, or wine, that is lost to evaporation during the aging process in barrels. This evaporation occurs naturally as the beverage matures in wooden casks. Angel's Share is a poetic term for an inevitable and essential process that plays a key role in creating high quality spirits. The term originates from the idea that the evaporated liquid