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Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond vs Angel’s Envy
Put Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond next to Angel’s Envy and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a contemporary, corn-forward craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond | 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 | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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 Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1897 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 Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
- 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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).