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Angel’s Envy vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Put Angel’s Envy next to Old Grand-Dad Bonded and you have a contemporary, corn-forward craft build set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$24 – $30 ~$23 less |
- Angel’s Envy and Old Grand-Dad Bonded do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 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 Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
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 Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).