Compare
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Angel’s Envy
On paper Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Angel’s Envy are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$16 – $22 vs. ~$45 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$31 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Angel’s Envy do not publish an official mash bill.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
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Angel’s Envy
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- 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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state with 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, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).