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Angel’s Envy vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Angel’s Envy and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$90 – $130).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$60 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Angel’s Envy and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).