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Angel’s Envy vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Angel’s Envy and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, classically built craft style versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +44 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$88 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Angel’s Envy and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).