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Rebel 100 vs Penelope Architect
Put Rebel 100 next to Penelope Architect and you have a blender-built, high-wheat bottling set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Penelope Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$43 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Rebel 100 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Penelope Architect
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Penelope Architect 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Penelope Architect 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
- Penelope Architect: Penelope's four-grain blend finished with French oak staves chosen for their tannin. The French oak adds berry, cherry and warm spice to a vanilla-heavy base.
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 Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect).