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George T. Stagg vs Angel’s Envy
Comparing George T. Stagg and Angel’s Envy reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | 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 | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +56 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$45 – $55 ~$425 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg and Angel’s Envy do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Angel’s Envy
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/3 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).