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Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B vs Rebel 100
Comparing Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B and Rebel 100 is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$170 – $900 vs. ~$20 – $25).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$170 – $900 | ~$20 – $25 ~$513 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/4 oak: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B: Twelve-year wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle line. Soft and balanced, with butterscotch, toffee and caramel and a gentle, spiced finish.
- 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 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B if you want a soft, balanced, 12-year wheater from the Van Winkle line.
- 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 (Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).