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Angel’s Envy vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
On paper Angel’s Envy and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$85 – $100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$43 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Angel’s Envy and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 7/8 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).