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Rebel 100 vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Comparing Rebel 100 and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$59 less | ~$78 – $85 |
- Rebel 100 and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength: A barrel-strength wheater from the veteran-founded Horse Soldier brand. Brown sugar and toasted oak lead, baking spice and heat follow, and a splash of water pulls out darker fruit.
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.
- Go with Horse Soldier Barrel Strength if you want a big, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with plenty of brown sugar and warmth with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).