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Rebel 100 vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Comparing Rebel 100 and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$48 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Rebel 100 and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
heat 5/9 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year: Willett's own young distillate at full barrel proof. It is loud and sweet, all caramel corn, pastry and citrus, with a lot of heat for a four-year bourbon. Proof varies by batch.
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 Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year if you want a young, hot, barrel-proof pour that shows off Willett's own distillate with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).