Updated July 2026.
Maker’s Mark is 90 proof / 45% ABV on the brand page — 1.13 NIAAA drinks per 1.5 ounces. Angel’s Envy’s official page confirms a ruby-port finish and omits ABV; US listings commonly show 86.6 proof (about 1.08 drinks). Confirm the neck. Maker’s is wheated bourbon from Loretto (Suntory). Angel’s Envy is Louisville Distilling Company (Bacardi). “Better” is not a TTB score.
Cask-strength Angel’s Envy is a different SKU. Related: Maker’s Mark, Angel’s Envy vs Buffalo Trace, bourbon vs whiskey.
Proof and finish are the measurable differences
| Angel’s Envy flagship | Maker’s Mark | |
|---|---|---|
| US proof / ABV | 86.6 / 43.3% (listings; official omits) | 90 / 45% (brand) |
| 1.5 oz drinks | ~1.08 if 43.3% | 1.13 |
| Finish | Ruby port casks (brand) | New charred oak only |
| Flavoring grain | Not published as a TTB % | Wheat (wheated) |
| Owner / plant | Bacardi / Louisville | Suntory / Loretto |
Four Maker’s pours are 4.5 drinks. Four Angel’s Envy pours are about 4.3 at 43.3%. NIAAA binge pattern is a health line, not a target. No 2026 MSRP. Pour math: whiskey drinks.
Sources
- makersmark.com Proof 90. angelsenvy.com port-finished page (ABV not printed — prior fetch).
- 86.6 proof is retailer/label consensus. 27 CFR 5.143.
- NIAAA December 2025. No MSRP.