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Penelope Four Grain vs Angel’s Envy
Comparing Penelope Four Grain and Angel’s Envy reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$15 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Penelope Four Grain and Angel’s Envy do not publish an official mash bill.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
Penelope Four Grain
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
oak 3/5 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
- 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 Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point.
- Go with Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).