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Angel’s Envy vs Old Forester 86 Proof
Put Angel’s Envy next to Old Forester 86 Proof and you have a contemporary, corn-forward craft build set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Old Forester 86 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) | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$20 – $26 ~$27 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 86 Proof
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Old Forester 86 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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 86 Proof: The entry bottling and the cheapest way to meet the Old Forester banana-and-caramel signature. Thin at 86 proof, but it costs very little and mixes well.
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 86 Proof if you want the Old Forester house character at the lowest possible price.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); cocktails, highball, rocks (Old Forester 86 Proof).