Rebel 100 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel # 6183608 Review

Distillery: Lux Row Distillers—Bardstown, KY

Proof: 100 (50.0% ABV)

Age: Ten Years

Mashbill: 68%, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley

MSRP: $100

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A $100 Wheater That Makes You Think Twice

Lux Row’s Rebel 10-Year represents their most mature expression in the Rebel lineup—a single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon with a wheated mash bill and bottled at 100 proof.  Unlike the less aged “sibling” releases, this release steps into premium pricing territory.  There’s a clear pitch to enthusiasts who appreciate age and non-blended, barrel-specific releases.

Each bottle is from a single barrel making for an experience that’s inherently variable—some bottles may lean richer and fruitier, others more dry or oak-forward.  There’s no secondary finish here—just age, structure, and the straightforward integrity of a well-made, mature wheated bourbon.

So how does this decade-aged Rebel stack up once poured into the glass?

Rebel 100 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel # 6183608 Review: Tasting Notes

Nose – 4.2/5

Cherry.  Brown sugar.  Caramel.  Vanilla.  Light Cinnamon.
Strengths:  Bright fruit–Luxardo cherry.  Sweet caramel.  Wheated grain notes help to stabilize the sweetness and not let it go too far.
Why It’s Not Higher:  Bold cherry notes overshadows the other notes.
Rating Justification:  A very expressive Nose–well balanced fruit and spice.  A little lack of complexity in the subtler layers keeps it from a top-tier aromatics score.

Palate – 4/5

Cinnamon roll.  Dark cherry.  Cocoa powder.  Honey.  Oak tannin.
Strengths:  Elegant mouthfeel—silky and rich.  Sweet baking spice (cinnamon roll) gives way to vivid cherry notes.   
Why It’s Not Higher:  Oakiness in the late Palate adds some dryness and a bit of bitterness that can overshadow the fruit and honey notes.  Heat is moderate but body could be stronger.
Rating Justification:  Flavorful Palate combines sweet, spice, fruit, and oak.  A little too much tannin keeps it from being standout.

Finish – 3.8/5

Char.  Dry cocoa.  Cinnamon.  Dry Oak.  Gently bitter.
Strengths:  Lingering char combines well with the cocoa.  Finish is medium‑long and warming.
Why It’s Not Higher:  A tannic rise and some related astringency can push it to be overly dry.
Rating Justification:  Prolonged and warming.  Pleasant spice.  Dryness and harshness, depending on your taste, will undercut overall enjoyment.

Value – 3.8/5

Strengths:  Brings a legit age statement along with a single-barrel selection to the table.  Fruit-forward Nose.  Compared to highly allocated wheated bourbons (e.g., Weller 12, Old Fitz BiB), Rebel 10-Year has limited availability but is able to be located. 
Why It’s Not Higher:  Pass the $100 price point and expectations rise—while its enjoyable, the Finish doesn’t quite reach the refinement level expected at this tier.
Rating Justification:  At $70–$80, this would comfortably sit in the Gold tier.  But at $100 MSRP, the Value equation tightens.  The expression edges into premium price point without significantly delivering premium distinctiveness.  For that reason, it earns a Silver-tier value rating.

Rebel 100 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon Barrel # 6183608 Review: The Verdict

The Palate is the best feature and holds up with poise.  The Finish trends dry, and tannin can dominate.  At $100, it flirts with the premium price point but doesn’t quite achieve the full depth to match.

Rebel 10-Year delivers a bold, fruit-forward experience that shows off the benefits of a well-aged wheated bourbon.  The cherry and caramel on the Nose are particularly inviting.  The Palate is the best feature and holds up with poise.  The Finish trends dry, and tannin can dominate.  At $100, it flirts with the premium price point but doesn’t quite achieve the full depth to match. Shop now

Verdict – 3.95/5

We score each bourbon based on nose, palate, finish, and value.

Scoring System:

• Platinum – 4.5 – 5
• Gold – 4 – 4.5
• Silver – 3 – 4
• Bronze – <3