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Angel’s Envy vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Angel’s Envy and Old Forester 100 Proof 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 | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| 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 | ~$26 – $32 ~$21 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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Old Forester 100 Proof
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/6 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).