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Angel’s Envy vs Maker’s Mark 46
Put Angel’s Envy next to Maker’s Mark 46 and you have a contemporary, corn-forward craft build set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$38 – $45 ~$9 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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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 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.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it at a slightly lower price point and with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).