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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Angel’s Envy
Comparing Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Angel’s Envy reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$45 – $55 ~$95 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Angel’s Envy does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/4 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle 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 (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).