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Rebel 100 vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Rebel 100 and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 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 | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +18 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$10 less | ~$28 – $36 |
- Rebel 100 and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/2 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
spice 2/4 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).