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Penelope Toasted Series vs Rebel 100
Comparing Penelope Toasted Series and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% 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 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$20 – $25 ~$40 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
Penelope Toasted Series
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 Toasted Series); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).