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Rebel 100 vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
On paper Rebel 100 and W.L. Weller Full Proof are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so price (~$20 – $25 vs. ~$50 – $120) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$63 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Rebel 100 and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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 Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/6 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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 Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).