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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Rebel 100
Put Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof next to Rebel 100 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | 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 | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +30 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$20 – $25 ~$115 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Rebel 100
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 9/5 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon 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 and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).