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Smooth Ambler Old Scout vs Angel’s Envy
Comparing Smooth Ambler Old Scout and Angel’s Envy reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Smooth Ambler Old Scout | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +12 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
Smooth Ambler Old Scout
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Smooth Ambler Old Scout Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
- 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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).