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Rebel 100 vs Jim Beam Black
Comparing Rebel 100 and Jim Beam Black reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 | ~$22 – $28 |
- Rebel 100 and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.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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Jim Beam Black
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 2/4 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping.
- Go with Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).