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Angel’s Envy vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Angel’s Envy and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, classically built craft style versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$5 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Angel’s Envy and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/6 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 7/8 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 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.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).