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Ancient Age vs Rebel 100
Comparing Ancient Age and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ancient Age | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$7 less | ~$20 – $25 |
- Ancient Age and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Ancient Age Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/5 heat: Ancient Age 2 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Ancient Age 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Ancient Age 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Ancient Age: The bottom rung of the Buffalo Trace ladder and priced accordingly. Thin and simple at 80 proof, but it is recognisably the Mash Bill #2 recipe and it does its job in a highball without complaint.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ancient Age if you want the cheapest honest mixer in the lineup and you are not drinking it neat.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball (Ancient Age); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).