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Angel’s Envy vs Penelope Four Grain
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Penelope Four Grain reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) +7 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$30 – $40 ~$15 less |
- Angel’s Envy and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.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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Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 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.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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 with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).