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Rebel 100 vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Rebel 100 and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 | ~$16 – $22 |
- Rebel 100 and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond do not publish an official mash bill.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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 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.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping.
- Go with Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).