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Bulleit Bourbon vs Rebel 100
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% 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 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$20 – $25 ~$6 less |
- Rebel 100 does 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).