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Angel’s Envy vs Buffalo Trace
On paper Angel’s Envy and Buffalo Trace are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$28 – $35) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Buffalo Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$28 – $35 ~$19 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Angel’s Envy and Buffalo Trace do not publish an official mash bill.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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Buffalo Trace
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Buffalo Trace
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace).