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Angel’s Envy vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
On paper Angel’s Envy and Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (86.6 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single 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 | 10 years |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$5 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| 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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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).