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Angel’s Envy vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Angel’s Envy and Michter's US*1 Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (86.6 vs. 91.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Michter's US*1 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) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- Angel’s Envy and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
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 Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).