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Angel’s Envy vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Angel’s Envy and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (86.6 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ~$18 less | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Angel’s Envy and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
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 lower price point.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).