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Rebel 100 vs Basil Hayden’s
Put Rebel 100 next to Basil Hayden’s and you have a blender-built, high-wheat bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Basil Hayden’s |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$19 less | ~$38 – $45 |
- Rebel 100 and Basil Hayden’s do not publish an official mash bill.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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Basil Hayden’s
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Basil Hayden’s
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 6 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 5 out of 10
oak 4/3 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Basil Hayden’s 3 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.
- Basil Hayden’s: Built on the high-rye Old Grand-Dad mash but bottled at just 80 proof, which makes it the lightest thing in the Beam range by a distance. Peppery and herbal, but very thin — the price reflects the packaging more than the liquid.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a lower price point.
- Go with Basil Hayden’s if you want an unusually light, peppery, low-proof pour and you do not want any weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks, highball (Basil Hayden’s).