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Bulleit Bourbon vs Angel’s Envy
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Angel’s Envy reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +3 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$22 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a lower price point.
- Go with Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).