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New Riff Single Barrel vs Rebel 100
Put New Riff Single Barrel next to Rebel 100 and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a sourced, high-wheat blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Single Barrel | 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 | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) +5 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$20 – $25 ~$40 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 Single Barrel
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Single Barrel Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/2 spice: New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
sweetness 4/7 sweetness: New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
- 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 Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).