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Rebel 100 vs Wild Turkey 81
Put Rebel 100 next to Wild Turkey 81 and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional 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) +19 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 | ~$20 – $25 |
- Rebel 100 and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Wild Turkey 81
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/2 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
spice 2/4 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping.
- Go with Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).