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Knob Creek 12 Year vs Rebel 100
Put Knob Creek 12 Year next to Rebel 100 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 12 Year | 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 | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$20 – $25 ~$40 less |
- Knob Creek 12 Year and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Knob Creek 12 Year
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 12 Year Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/4 oak: Knob Creek 12 Year 9 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
spice 6/2 spice: Knob Creek 12 Year 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek 12 Year 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Knob Creek 12 Year 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Knob Creek 12 Year 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Knob Creek 12 Year 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Knob Creek 12 Year: Three more years in the barrel than the standard Knob Creek, and the wood does all the talking. Deep oak and leather over the familiar Beam peanut note, drying toward genuinely tannic on the 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 Knob Creek 12 Year if you want the Beam house profile pushed as far into oak as it goes while staying balanced.
- 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, rocks (Knob Creek 12 Year); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).