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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Angel’s Envy
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and Angel’s Envy reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +3 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 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
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down at a slightly 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).