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Angel’s Envy vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
On paper Angel’s Envy and Jack Daniel’s Bonded are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (86.6 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$30 – $38 ~$16 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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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).