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Rebel 100 vs 1792 Small Batch
Comparing Rebel 100 and 1792 Small Batch reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$8 less | ~$26 – $34 |
- Rebel 100 and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Rebel 100
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/7 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).