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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Rebel 100
Put Elijah Craig Barrel Proof next to Rebel 100 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, high-wheat blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig 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 | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$20 – $25 ~$63 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Rebel 100 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 9/4 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 9/5 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself 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 (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).