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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Rebel 100
Comparing Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$20 – $25 ~$34 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
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/4 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
- 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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
- 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 (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).