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Angel’s Envy vs Woodford Reserve
Put Angel’s Envy next to Woodford Reserve and you have a contemporary, corn-forward craft build set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Woodford Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$35 – $42 ~$12 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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Woodford Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Woodford Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 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.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
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 Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).