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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Rebel 100
Put Eagle Rare 12 Year next to Rebel 100 and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | 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 | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 | ~$20 – $25 ~$43 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Rebel 100
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak 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 Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak.
- 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 (Eagle Rare 12 Year); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).