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Rebel 100 vs Ezra Brooks 99
Rebel 100 and Ezra Brooks 99 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, wheat-forward bottling versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Ezra Brooks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 | ~$22 – $28 |
- Rebel 100 and Ezra Brooks 99 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Ezra Brooks 99
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Ezra Brooks 99
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/4 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Ezra Brooks 99 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.
- Ezra Brooks 99: A high-proof value bottle from Lux Row. The nose is quiet, but the palate is bolder, with creamy caramel, brown sugar and a nutty, peanut-like edge.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping.
- Go with Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99).