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W.L. Weller 12 Year vs Rebel 100
Comparing W.L. Weller 12 Year and Rebel 100 is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$70 – $180 vs. ~$20 – $25).
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller 12 Year | 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 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $180 | ~$20 – $25 ~$103 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller 12 Year and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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
W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller 12 Year Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
spice 2/2 spice: W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
- 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 W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase 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 (W.L. Weller 12 Year); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).