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Rebel 100 vs Woodford Reserve
Comparing Rebel 100 and Woodford Reserve reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rebel 100 | Woodford Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $25 ~$16 less | ~$35 – $42 |
- 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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Woodford Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Rebel 100 Woodford Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Rebel 100 2 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Rebel 100 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Rebel 100 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Rebel 100 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Rebel 100 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 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.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
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 Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).