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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Rebel 100
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Rebel 100 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$20 – $25).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$20 – $25 ~$28 less |
- 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
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Rebel 100
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).