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Angel’s Envy vs Penelope Toasted Series
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Penelope Toasted Series reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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 Toasted Series
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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 Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
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 Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).