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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Angel’s Envy
On paper Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Angel’s Envy are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$28 – $36 vs. ~$45 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$18 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Angel’s Envy do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
- 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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity 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 rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).