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Jim Beam Black vs Rebel 100
Comparing Jim Beam Black and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jim Beam Black | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 | ~$20 – $25 |
- Jim Beam Black and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jim Beam Black
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Jim Beam Black Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
- 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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).