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Old Forester Statesman vs Rebel 100
Old Forester Statesman and Rebel 100 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a blender-built, wheat-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester Statesman | 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 | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$20 – $25 ~$30 less |
- Rebel 100 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester Statesman
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
- 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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight.
- 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, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).