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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Rebel 100
Comparing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$20 – $25 ~$70 less |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).