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Angel’s Envy vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Angel’s Envy and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$70 – $140).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$55 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Angel’s Envy and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).