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Rebel 100 vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
On paper Rebel 100 and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so proof (100 vs. 87) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$20 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- Rebel 100 does 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 2/2 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).