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Angel’s Envy vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Angel’s Envy and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, classically built craft style versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +37 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$200 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Angel’s Envy and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
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 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).