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Angel’s Envy vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Put Angel’s Envy next to Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year and you have a contemporary, corn-forward craft build set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$60 – $65 |
- 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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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year: Penelope's uncut flagship, now with a seven-year age statement. It is richer and spicier than the Four Grain, with caramel and rye spice carried by a lot of proof.
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 at a lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).