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Evan Williams Black Label vs Angel’s Envy
On paper Evan Williams Black Label and Angel’s Envy are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$14 – $18 vs. ~$45 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$34 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
Evan Williams Black Label
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).