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Penelope Architect vs Rebel 100
Put Penelope Architect next to Rebel 100 and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a sourced, high-wheat blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Architect | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$20 – $25 ~$43 less |
- Rebel 100 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Architect Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Penelope Architect 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Penelope Architect 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Penelope Architect 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Architect 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Penelope Architect: Penelope's four-grain blend finished with French oak staves chosen for their tannin. The French oak adds berry, cherry and warm spice to a vanilla-heavy base.
- 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 Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice.
- 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 (Penelope Architect); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).