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Rebel 100 vs Knob Creek 9 Year
Put Rebel 100 next to Knob Creek 9 Year and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Knob Creek 9 Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$15 less | ~$35 – $40 |
- Rebel 100 and Knob Creek 9 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Knob Creek 9 Year
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Knob Creek 9 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 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.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a lower price point.
- Go with Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year).