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Angel’s Envy vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Angel’s Envy and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$16 – $22) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$16 – $22 ~$31 less |
- Angel’s Envy and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond do not publish an official mash bill.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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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).