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Angel’s Envy vs Jim Beam Black
Angel’s Envy and Jim Beam Black sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, classically built craft style versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less |
- Angel’s Envy and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Jim Beam Black
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/3 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).