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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Rebel 100
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$20 – $25 ~$23 less |
- Rebel 100 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).