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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Angel’s Envy
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Angel’s Envy are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (100 vs. 86.6).
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$45 – $55 ~$18 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Angel’s Envy do not publish an official mash bill.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
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
- 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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
- Go with Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).