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Angel’s Envy vs Old Forester Statesman
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Old Forester Statesman reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$50 – $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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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 7/7 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).