I’d like to thank Byrne PR and Lux Row Distillery for providing this review sample with no strings attached.
We are still working through the backlog of samples that we received during the brackets, so let’s jump right in.
Just about a month and a half ago, I got a great email from the PR folks who work with Lux Row and MGP. And, I LOVE this email. Not wasting my time or theirs, it just said:
Rebel 100 / 6 Years / 60 bucks. Launches today. Details attached.
And in the spirit of that announcement email, let’s keep this short. Because, really, there isn’t much more to be said about this new, year-round addition to the Rebel portfolio. It’s Rebel 100 bourbon, just a bit older. Most of the information pertinent to the juice inside the bottle is right there in the name. Rebel Bourbon. 100° proof. Aged 6 Years. About the only thing I can add that isn’t in the name is that Rebel is, and always has been, a wheated bourbon going back to its initial launch as part of the Stitzel-Weller portfolio. But the fact that it’s a wheated bourbon is also on the label. Soooo…
Let’s just dig into the review proper, shall we?
Rebel 100 6 Year Old Bourbon
Purchase Info: This sample was provided by the producer for review purposes at no charge. The suggested retail price is $59.99
Price per Drink (50 mL): $4.00
Details: 50% ABV. 6 years old. Wheated mashbill.
Nose: Cinnamon, mint, almond, and oak.
Mouth: Spicy cinnamon, caramel, vanilla, almond, and oak.
Finish: Medium in both length and warmth. Follows the mouth with notes of cinnamon, caramel, and a bitter oak.
Thoughts: This is very good. If you like Rebel 100, the six-year-old version will be right up your alley. As a wheated bourbon, the oak is a bit more pronounced than if it were a bourbon that used rye as a flavoring grain, which, depending on your oak tolerance, may be a positive or a negative. Overall, I'm a fan. I usually prefer bourbon that uses rye as the flavoring grain, but this one is darn tasty. It's oak-forward but not too oak-forward. I’ll be picking up a full bottle should I see it.
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