Math majors might call it the decimal system whiskey, or the base-10 bourbon. The new Rebel 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon from Lux Row Distillers comes in at 100 proof, and is just a penny shy of $100. When you go searching for it, just remember the number 10.
The new release, according to the distillery, “is hand crafted according to Rebel Bourbon’s original, time-honored wheated recipe since 1849 and bottled one barrel at a time for a uniquely rebellious experience.”
Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, is part of St. Louis-based Luxco. It also makes Ezra Brooks, Blood Oath, David Nicholson, and Daviess County whiskies.
ABV: 50%
SRP: $99.99 per 750 ml bottle
Tasting notes (from the distillery): “With a golden amber glow, Rebel 10-Year delivers a nose that opens with vanilla and dark fruits followed by citrus and oak, a palate of caramel and citrus, and a velvety smooth oak finish with a hint of spice.”
Awards: The top honor of Platinum – Best of Class in the single barrel American whiskey up to 10 years category for 2024. Also, Double Platinum by the American Spirits council of Tasters (ASCOT) Awards in the single barrel bourbon whiskeys up to 10 years category.
Availability: Limited allocation, later this month.
“This annual Rebel 10-Year Single Barrel shows how Rebel is bridging the gap between its heritage and modern tastes. I think consumers will appreciate the hand-crafted single barrel process when they experience the robust, rebellious flavor and mature finish of this extra smooth sipping whiskey.”
