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Rebel 100 vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Rebel 100 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, wheat-forward blend versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$83 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Rebel 100 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 2/5 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).