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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Rebel 100
Comparing Blanton’s Single Barrel and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | 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 | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$20 – $25 ~$93 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- 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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).