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Angel’s Envy vs Evan Williams Black Label
On paper Angel’s Envy and Evan Williams Black Label are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$14 – $18) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$14 – $18 ~$34 less |
- 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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Evan Williams Black Label
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
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.
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).