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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Rebel 100
Comparing Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% 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 | ~$24 – $30 | ~$20 – $25 |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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 Grand-Dad Bonded
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/2 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
- 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 Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).