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Angel’s Envy vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Old Grand-Dad 114 reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +27 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$28 – $35 ~$19 less |
- Angel’s Envy and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/9 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 3/8 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).