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Angel’s Envy vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
On paper Angel’s Envy and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$28 – $36) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) +4 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$28 – $36 ~$18 less |
- Angel’s Envy and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).