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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Angel’s Envy
Old Forester 100 Proof 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 | Old Forester 100 Proof | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $32 ~$21 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
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
- 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, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).