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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Rebel 100
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$20 – $25 ~$78 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Rebel 100 does 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
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with slightly more proof behind it.
- 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 (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).