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Angel’s Envy vs Redemption Bourbon
Angel’s Envy and Redemption Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, classically built craft style versus a sourced, rye-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +3 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$25 – $32 ~$22 less |
- 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).