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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Rebel 100
Maker’s Mark 46 and Rebel 100 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$38 – $45 vs. ~$20 – $25).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 | ~$20 – $25 ~$19 less |
- Rebel 100 does 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
Maker’s Mark 46
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
- 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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it.
- 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 (Maker’s Mark 46); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).