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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Rebel 100
Comparing New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a modern, spice-driven craft expression and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| 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
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/2 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
sweetness 4/7 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
- 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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).