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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Angel’s Envy
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Angel’s Envy are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$55 – $65 vs. ~$45 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | 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 | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) +4 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$45 – $55 ~$10 less |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Angel’s Envy do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof.
- Go with Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).