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Jim Beam Black vs Angel’s Envy
Jim Beam Black and Angel’s Envy sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a new-wave, classically built craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jim Beam Black | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$25 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Jim Beam Black and Angel’s Envy do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jim Beam Black
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Jim Beam Black Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/7 fruit: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
- 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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going.
- 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, cocktails (Jim Beam Black); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).