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Rebel 100 vs Uncle Nearest 1856
Comparing Rebel 100 and Uncle Nearest 1856 reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Uncle Nearest 1856 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$40 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Rebel 100 and Uncle Nearest 1856 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Uncle Nearest 1856
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Uncle Nearest 1856
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 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.
- Uncle Nearest 1856: Named for Nathan 'Nearest' Green, the enslaved distiller who taught Jack Daniel, and now backed by the brand's own distillery in Shelbyville. Sweet and maple-leaning with the charcoal-mellowed softness of the style.
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 Uncle Nearest 1856 if you want a sweet, maple-forward Tennessee whiskey with a story worth knowing behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856).