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Rebel 100 vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Comparing Rebel 100 and Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Henry McKenna 10 Year 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 | 10 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$33 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Rebel 100 does 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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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 2/5 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).