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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Rebel 100
Comparing Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$20 – $25 ~$28 less |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
- 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 Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).