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Angel’s Envy vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
On paper Angel’s Envy and Willett Pot Still Reserve are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (86.6 vs. 94) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $60 |
- Angel’s Envy and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Willett Pot Still Reserve: Famous first for the pot-still-shaped decanter and second for the whiskey, which is a fair ordering. Pleasant, sweet and fruit-leaning, with a good deal of the price attached to the glass.
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 Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).