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Penelope Four Grain vs Rebel 100
Put Penelope Four Grain next to Rebel 100 and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 | ~$20 – $25 ~$13 less |
- Penelope Four Grain and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Penelope Four Grain
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/5 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
- 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 Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).