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Angel’s Envy vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$50 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| 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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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).