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Angel’s Envy vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Angel’s Envy and Elijah Craig 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 | Elijah Craig 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 | 12 years |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +37 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 less | ~$70 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Angel’s Envy does 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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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 5/9 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 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.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).