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Angel’s Envy vs Rowan's Creek
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Rowan's Creek is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (86.6 vs. 100.1).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 less |
- Angel’s Envy and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.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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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a slightly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).