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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel vs Rebel 100
Put Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel next to Rebel 100 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, high-wheat blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel | 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 | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +10 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$20 – $25 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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 Single Barrel
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/2 spice: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
- 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 Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with more proof behind it.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).