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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Angel’s Envy
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 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 Grand-Dad 114 | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +27 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$19 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Angel’s Envy do not publish an official mash bill.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
Old Grand-Dad 114
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/4 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
- 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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
- 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, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).