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Rebel 100 vs George T. Stagg
Rebel 100 and George T. Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, wheat-forward blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +43 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$453 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Rebel 100 and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
heat 5/10 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
spice 2/6 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat (George T. Stagg).