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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve vs Rebel 100
Put Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve next to Rebel 100 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, high-wheat blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve | 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 | 120 proof (60% ABV) +20 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$20 – $25 ~$28 less |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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 Single Barrel Reserve
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: The same nine-year Knob Creek juice bottled from a single barrel at 120 proof, and the extra strength suits it. Everything the standard bottling does, turned up — with the barrel-to-barrel variation that comes with the format.
- 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 Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost.
- 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, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).