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Rebel 100 vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
On paper Rebel 100 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so price (~$20 – $25 vs. ~$50 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$30 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- 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
Rebel 100
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).