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Rebel 100 vs Praedictum 15 Year
Rebel 100 and Praedictum 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, wheat-forward blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$453 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Rebel 100 and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 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.
- Praedictum 15 Year: A 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon from the Foley family's spirits group, picked and blended by their master distiller. Cherry, maple and spice, finishing on root beer and mint.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).