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Rebel 100 vs W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Rebel 100 and W.L. Weller Special Reserve are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$20 – $25 vs. ~$30 – $60).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | W.L. Weller Special Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$23 less | ~$30 – $60 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Rebel 100 and W.L. Weller Special Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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 Special Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 2/2 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve).