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Smooth Ambler Old Scout vs Rebel 100
Smooth Ambler Old Scout and Rebel 100 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus a blender-built, wheat-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Smooth Ambler Old Scout | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| 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
Smooth Ambler Old Scout
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Smooth Ambler Old Scout Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
- 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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing.
- 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).