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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Angel’s Envy
On paper Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Angel’s Envy are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so proof (100 vs. 86.6) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | 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 | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $38 ~$16 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
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure 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 neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).