Rebel Yell 10 Year Bourbon 750ML

Rebel Yell 10 Year Bourbon 750ML is a single barrel, wheated Kentucky straight bourbon aged ten years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV). Named World's Best Single Barrel Bourbon at the 2020 World Whiskies Awards, this expression stands as one of the few age-stated, single barrel wheated bourbons on the American whiskey market — a distinction no direct competitor has meaningfully challenged since its 2016 debut.

Quick Facts: ABV: 50% (100 Proof)  |  Origin: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA  |  10 Year Age Statement  |  Producer: Lux Row Distillers  |  Single Barrel

Production & Heritage

Rebel Yell 10 Year is produced by Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, though the liquid is sourced primarily from Heaven Hill, one of the largest family-owned distillers in the state. The mashbill is 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley — making this a wheated bourbon, with wheat replacing the rye grain found in most traditional bourbon recipes. Each release is drawn from a single barrel and bottled at a full 100 proof without blending, meaning individual barrels can show meaningful variation in character. A full decade of aging in charred new American oak barrels gives the whiskey time to develop a depth uncommon in the wheated bourbon category, where most expressions carry no age statement or fall below ten years.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Vanilla leads, followed by layers of dark fruit, caramel, and toffee. Subtle citrus and toasted oak emerge as the whiskey opens up in the glass.

Taste: The entry is sweet with caramel and crème brûlée, giving way to juicy dark fruit at mid-palate. A thread of orange citrus weaves through, and the 100-proof strength adds a measured heat that balances the sweetness without overwhelming it. With continued sipping, richer oak character and wheated grain softness come forward.

Finish: Velvety and lingering, with aged oak, baking spice, and a faint echo of citrus. The texture is smooth for its proof, and the spice arrives late rather than dominating.

How to Drink Rebel 10 Year

At 100 proof, this bourbon rewards neat pours in a Glencairn or rocks glass — a few drops of water can unlock additional fruit and sweetness without diluting the barrel character. It also holds its own over a single large ice cube as the slow dilution reveals different layers over time. For cocktails, the 10-year depth and wheated softness make it a strong choice in an Old Fashioned, where the caramel and dark fruit shine against bitters and a sugar cube; a Boulevardier, where the wheat-driven sweetness plays well against Campari's bitterness; and a Whiskey Sour, where the citrus notes in the bourbon complement fresh lemon juice naturally.

Best For

• Gifting a bourbon enthusiast who appreciates age-stated, single barrel releases
• Building a wheated bourbon comparison flight alongside Maker's Mark, Weller, and Old Fitzgerald
• Celebrating a milestone with a whiskey that has serious award credentials
• Adding an underappreciated gem to a serious home bourbon collection

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rebel 10 Year taste like? Rebel 10 Year delivers caramel, dark fruit, and crème brûlée sweetness with a velvety oak finish and restrained baking spice. The wheated mashbill gives it a softer, less sharp profile than rye-forward bourbons at the same proof.

How does Rebel 10 Year compare to Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond? Both are wheated bourbons sourced from Heaven Hill, so they share DNA — but Old Fitzgerald is bottled in bond at 100 proof and its age statement varies by release, typically ranging from single digits to the low teens. Rebel 10 Year offers a consistent ten-year, single barrel experience, while Old Fitzgerald is a limited release that can be harder to find and typically commands a higher price.

Is Rebel 10 Year good for sipping neat? Yes — the decade of barrel aging provides enough complexity to reward slow, undiluted sipping, and the wheated mashbill keeps the 100-proof heat manageable. A few drops of water can further open up the citrus and fruit aromatics.

Where is Rebel 10 Year made? Rebel 10 Year is produced by Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, the heart of bourbon country. The bourbon itself is sourced primarily from Heaven Hill, also located in Bardstown.

What foods pair well with Rebel 10 Year? The caramel and dark fruit notes complement pecan pie and bread pudding with caramel sauce. Smoked pork belly or barbecued brisket works well against the oak and spice. A charcuterie board with aged Gouda highlights the bourbon's sweetness, while dark chocolate with sea salt mirrors its balance of richness and subtle bitterness.

What sizes does Rebel 10 Year come in? Rebel 10 Year is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Rebel 10 Year worth the price? Rebel 10 Year positions as a mid-premium bourbon, sitting well below the price of allocated wheated bourbons like Weller 12 or Old Fitzgerald while offering a verifiable ten-year age statement and single barrel selection — a combination that is rare at its price tier and represents strong value for what's in the bottle.

Why Rebel 10 Year?

No other widely available wheated bourbon delivers a ten-year age statement and single barrel bottling at 100 proof at this price level. The accolades back that claim: World's Best Single Barrel Bourbon at the 2020 World Whiskies Awards, Double Gold at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and a Double Platinum from ASCOT in 2022. The Heaven Hill-sourced liquid shares a lineage with coveted expressions like Old Fitzgerald, yet Rebel 10 Year remains far more accessible on shelves. For anyone serious about wheated bourbon, this is one of the category's most compelling bottles relative to what you pay — a genuine overperformer backed by a trophy case of competition hardware.