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Uncle Nearest 1856 vs Rebel 100
Comparing Uncle Nearest 1856 and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Uncle Nearest 1856 | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$20 – $25 ~$40 less |
- Uncle Nearest 1856 and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Uncle Nearest 1856
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Uncle Nearest 1856 Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Uncle Nearest 1856: Named for Nathan 'Nearest' Green, the enslaved distiller who taught Jack Daniel, and now backed by the brand's own distillery in Shelbyville. Sweet and maple-leaning with the charcoal-mellowed softness of the style.
- 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 Uncle Nearest 1856 if you want a sweet, maple-forward Tennessee whiskey with a story worth knowing 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).