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Angel’s Envy vs Penelope Rio
Put Angel’s Envy next to Penelope Rio and you have a contemporary, corn-forward craft build set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Penelope Rio |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 98 proof (49% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$40 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Penelope Rio
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/6 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Penelope Rio 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/9 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Penelope Rio 9 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Penelope Rio 4 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Penelope Rio 3 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.
- Penelope Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio).