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Angel’s Envy vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Angel’s Envy and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$60 – $80).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Elijah Craig Toasted 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) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$20 less | ~$60 – $80 |
| 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 Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/9 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer 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 lower price point.
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).