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Angel’s Envy vs George T. Stagg
Comparing Angel’s Envy and George T. Stagg reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +56 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Angel’s Envy and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/10 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 5/9 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat (George T. Stagg).