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Rebel 100 vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Comparing Rebel 100 and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$35 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- 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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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 2/5 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 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.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
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.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).