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Rebel 100 vs Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Comparing Rebel 100 and Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$20 – $25 vs. ~$170 – $900).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$513 less | ~$170 – $900 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Rebel 100 and Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B do not publish an official mash bill.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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Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/6 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 6 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 8 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B: Twelve-year wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle line. Soft and balanced, with butterscotch, toffee and caramel and a gentle, spiced finish.
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 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B if you want a soft, balanced, 12-year wheater from the Van Winkle line.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat (Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B).