Compare
Angel’s Envy vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +19 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$50 – $55 |
- Angel’s Envy does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Angel’s Envy
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
fruit 7/8 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Angel’s Envy: Finished in port barrels, which pushes it well away from the traditional bourbon template toward berry and raisin sweetness. Divisive among purists and extremely popular with everyone else.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).