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Rebel 100 vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing Rebel 100 and Wild Turkey 101 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$5 less | ~$25 – $30 |
- 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
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/8 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 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.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).