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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Rebel 100
Old Forester 100 Proof and Rebel 100 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a sourced, wheat-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $32 | ~$20 – $25 ~$7 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
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).