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Rebel 100 vs W.L. Weller 12 Year
Comparing Rebel 100 and W.L. Weller 12 Year is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$20 – $25 vs. ~$70 – $180).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | W.L. Weller 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$103 less | ~$70 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Rebel 100 and W.L. Weller 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
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W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 W.L. Weller 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10
spice 2/2 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 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.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
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 W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year).