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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Angel’s Envy
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and Angel’s Envy reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +20 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$45 – $55 ~$50 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Angel’s Envy does 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
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with 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, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).