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Rebel 100 vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Rebel 100 and Willett Pot Still Reserve sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, wheat-forward blend versus a new-wave, classically built craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional 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) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$30 less | ~$45 – $60 |
- Rebel 100 and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 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 Pot Still Reserve: Famous first for the pot-still-shaped decanter and second for the whiskey, which is a fair ordering. Pleasant, sweet and fruit-leaning, with a good deal of the price attached to the glass.
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.
- Go with Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).