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Rebel 100 vs Maker's Mark
Rebel 100 and Maker's Mark are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is proof (100 vs. 90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Maker's Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$6 less | ~$25 – $32 |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Maker's Mark
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Maker's Mark 8 out of 10
spice 2/2 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Maker's Mark 2 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
- Maker's Mark: The bottle that made wheated bourbon mainstream. Soft, sweet, and deliberately low on spice and oak, with baked bread and honey doing most of the work. Consistency is its real feature.
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 Maker's Mark if you want a reliably sweet, low-spice wheater that is easy to find and easy to drink.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks, cocktails, highball (Maker's Mark).