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Knob Creek 9 Year vs Rebel 100
Put Knob Creek 9 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 9 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 | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 | ~$20 – $25 ~$15 less |
- Knob Creek 9 Year and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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 9 Year
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint 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 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).