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Angel’s Envy vs Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Russell’s Reserve 10 Year reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 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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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year).