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Rebel 100 vs Old Forester Statesman
Rebel 100 and Old Forester Statesman sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, wheat-forward blend versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +5 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$30 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- 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 Statesman
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 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.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).