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Rebel 100 vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Comparing Rebel 100 and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$78 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| 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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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
spice 2/5 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).