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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Rebel 100
Comparing Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 | ~$20 – $25 |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- 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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).