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Angel’s Envy vs Wild Turkey 81
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Wild Turkey 81 is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$20 – $25).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional 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) +6 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$20 – $25 ~$28 less |
- Angel’s Envy and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Wild Turkey 81
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/3 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
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 Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).