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Rebel 100 vs David Nicholson 1843
Rebel 100 and David Nicholson 1843 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$20 – $25 vs. ~$25 – $35).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated 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) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$8 less | ~$25 – $35 |
- Rebel 100 and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/3 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
- David Nicholson 1843: A long-running wheated label at 100 proof. Smooth vanilla and caramel with a soft, bready body and a touch more spice than you would expect from a wheater.
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 David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).