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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Rebel 100
Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Rebel 100 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus a sourced, wheat-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 | ~$20 – $25 ~$33 less |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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 Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).