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Angel’s Envy vs Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Smooth Ambler Old Scout reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Smooth Ambler Old Scout |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 years |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +12 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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Smooth Ambler Old Scout
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 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.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout).