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Old Forester Statesman vs Angel’s Envy
Comparing Old Forester Statesman and Angel’s Envy reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester Statesman | 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 | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +8 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- Angel’s Envy does 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
Old Forester Statesman
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/4 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
fruit 7/7 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
- 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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight with slightly 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, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).