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Angel’s Envy vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 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 Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 3/7 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).