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Woodford Reserve vs Angel’s Envy
Put Woodford Reserve next to Angel’s Envy and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a contemporary, corn-forward craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) +4 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $42 ~$12 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
Woodford Reserve
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
- 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 Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).