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Buffalo Trace vs Rebel 100
Comparing Buffalo Trace and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 | ~$20 – $25 ~$9 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Buffalo Trace and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Buffalo Trace
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
- 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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).