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Angel’s Envy vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Put Angel’s Envy next to Old Forester 1870 Original Batch and you have a contemporary, corn-forward craft build set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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 1870 Original Batch
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
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 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).