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Rebel 100 vs Penelope Four Grain
Put Rebel 100 next to Penelope Four Grain and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$13 less | ~$30 – $40 |
- Rebel 100 and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/2 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
oak 4/3 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 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.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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 Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).