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Angel’s Envy vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$40 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Angel’s Envy and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).