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Rebel Yell Whiskey

Rebel Yell took its name from the war cry Confederate soldiers screamed on the battlefield, and has lived up to it with a bourbon that refuses to compromise on sweetness. W.L. Weller started the recipe in 1849, long before Kentucky truly became synonymous with bourbon.

  • Rebel Yell 100 Proof Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 50%
    Item no.: 22227865386-238-69

    The soft wheated bourbon gains an extra layer of complexity from cabernet sauvignon barrels.

    Expert description

    Rebel Yell 100 Proof Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the brand's wheated bourbon finished in cabernet sauvignon barrels, bottled at 50%. Rebel Yell was created in 1936 by Louisville's then-mayor Charles R. Farnsley to mark the 100th anniversary of the original Weller brand, with roots back to the Stitzel-Weller distillery of 1849. From the start, the brand used a wheated mash bill, giving it a softer, rounder character than a typical rye-based bourbon. After Stitzel-Weller closed in the early 1970s, the brand was acquired by Luxco, and since 2018 Rebel Yell has been distilled at the family's own distillery, Lux Row Distillers, in Bardstown, Kentucky.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose offers red berries, caramel and a hint of wine-driven sweetness.

    Palate

    The palate is fruity and round with berries, caramel and a hint of spiced oak.

    Finish

    The finish is medium-length, sweet and lightly wine-toned.

    Specifications

    Name: Rebel Yell 100 Proof Cabernet Sauvignon Barrels Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    Distillery: Lux Row Distillers
    Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
    Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    ABV: 50%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Finished in cabernet sauvignon barrels

    Flavour profile

    Berries · Wine-toned · Rounded · Sweet

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    • 53,50
      1pcs.
      46,50EUR
  • Rebel Yell 100 Proof Oloroso Sherry Casks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 50%
    Item no.: 22227865386-238-68

    The soft wheated bourbon gains an extra layer of complexity from oloroso sherry casks.

    Expert description

    Rebel Yell 100 Proof Oloroso Sherry Casks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the brand's wheated bourbon finished in oloroso sherry casks, bottled at 50%. Rebel Yell was created in 1936 by Louisville's then-mayor Charles R. Farnsley to mark the 100th anniversary of the original Weller brand, with roots back to the Stitzel-Weller distillery of 1849. From the start, the brand used a wheated mash bill, giving it a softer, rounder character than a typical rye-based bourbon. After Stitzel-Weller closed in the early 1970s, the brand was acquired by Luxco, and since 2018 Rebel Yell has been distilled at the family's own distillery, Lux Row Distillers, in Bardstown, Kentucky.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose offers dried fruit, nuts and a sherry-driven sweetness.

    Palate

    The palate is round and full with raisins, nuts and caramel.

    Finish

    The finish is medium-length, sweet and lightly nutty.

    Specifications

    Name: Rebel Yell 100 Proof Oloroso Sherry Casks Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    Distillery: Lux Row Distillers
    Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
    Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    ABV: 50%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Finished in oloroso sherry casks

    Flavour profile

    Sherry · Raisins · Nuts · Rounded

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    • 53,50
      1pcs.
      46,50EUR
  • Rebel Yell 80 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 40%
    Item no.: 22227865386-20

    Wheated bourbon with roots to 1849 — softer than most, since the very first bottle.

    Expert description

    Rebel Yell 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the brand's classic core expression, bottled at 40%. Rebel Yell was created in 1936 by Louisville's then-mayor Charles R. Farnsley to mark the 100th anniversary of the original Weller brand, with roots back to the Stitzel-Weller distillery of 1849. From the start, the brand used a wheated mash bill, giving it a softer, rounder character than a typical rye-based bourbon. After Stitzel-Weller closed in the early 1970s, the brand was acquired by Luxco, and since 2018 Rebel Yell has been distilled at the family's own distillery, Lux Row Distillers, in Bardstown, Kentucky.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose is soft with caramel, vanilla and light honey.

    Palate

    The palate is round and sweet with caramel, vanilla and a hint of fruit.

    Finish

    The finish is short to medium, soft and sweet.

    Specifications

    Name: Rebel Yell 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    Distillery: Lux Row Distillers
    Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
    Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 70 CL

    Flavour profile

    Soft · Sweet · Caramel · Rounded

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    • 40,00
      1pcs.
      34,75EUR
  • Rebel Yell 80 proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 40%
    Item no.: 22227865386-22-1

    Rebel Yell leaves wheat behind for rye's spicy edge.

    Expert description

    Rebel Yell 90 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey is the brand's rye-based expression, bottled at 45%. Rebel Yell was created in 1936 by Louisville's then-mayor Charles R. Farnsley to mark the 100th anniversary of the original Weller brand, with roots back to the Stitzel-Weller distillery of 1849. From the start, the brand used a wheated mash bill, giving it a softer, rounder character than a typical rye-based bourbon. After Stitzel-Weller closed in the early 1970s, the brand was acquired by Luxco, and since 2018 Rebel Yell has been distilled at the family's own distillery, Lux Row Distillers, in Bardstown, Kentucky.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose offers spiced rye, pepper and a hint of citrus.

    Palate

    The palate is spicy and dry with rye, caramel and pepper.

    Finish

    The finish is medium-length, spiced and lightly peppery.

    Specifications

    Name: Rebel Yell 90 Proof Straight Rye Whiskey
    Distillery: Lux Row Distillers
    Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
    Type: Straight Rye Whiskey
    ABV: 45%
    Size: 70 CL

    Flavour profile

    Spicy · Rye · Pepper · Dry

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    • 46,75
      1pcs.
      40,75EUR
  • Rebel Yell Miniature 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 5 cl 40%
    Item no.: 22227865386-21

    The same soft wheated bourbon, in pocket format.

    Expert description

    Rebel Yell Miniature 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a 5 cl miniature of the brand's classic core expression, bottled at 40%. Rebel Yell was created in 1936 by Louisville's then-mayor Charles R. Farnsley to mark the 100th anniversary of the original Weller brand, with roots back to the Stitzel-Weller distillery of 1849. From the start, the brand used a wheated mash bill, giving it a softer, rounder character than a typical rye-based bourbon. After Stitzel-Weller closed in the early 1970s, the brand was acquired by Luxco, and since 2018 Rebel Yell has been distilled at the family's own distillery, Lux Row Distillers, in Bardstown, Kentucky.

    Tasting notes

    Nose

    The nose is soft with caramel, vanilla and light honey.

    Palate

    The palate is round and sweet with caramel, vanilla and a hint of fruit.

    Finish

    The finish is short to medium, soft and sweet.

    Specifications

    Name: Rebel Yell Miniature 80 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    Distillery: Lux Row Distillers
    Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
    Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    ABV: 40%
    Size: 5 CL

    Flavour profile

    Soft · Sweet · Caramel · Rounded

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    • 5,25
      1pcs.
      4,50EUR
   

About Rebel Yell Whiskey

Rebel Yell was founded in 1849 by W.L. Weller & Sons Company in Kentucky and is today owned by Luxco, while the whiskey is produced by Heaven Hill Distillery Company at its distillery in Louisville. The brand uses a classic "wheated" mash bill with wheat instead of rye, giving a soft, round flavour with notes of honey, butter, plums and raisins and a long, warm finish. Collectors take an interest in the name's historical link to pre-Prohibition Southern bourbon, while newcomers meet an accessible, affordable entry into the soft, wheat-based bourbon style.

History & Background

W.L. Weller & Sons Company founded the recipe in 1849, decades before the American Civil War gave the name Rebel Yell its historical resonance, named after the distinctive war cry Confederate soldiers used to unnerve the enemy and boost their own morale. The brand remained relatively local for many years until it changed hands several times during the 20th century and eventually ended up at Luxco, while production itself stayed in Kentucky. Today Rebel Yell is produced by Heaven Hill, one of Kentucky's most respected family-owned distilleries, which has carried the original wheat-based recipe forward largely unchanged since 1849.

History & Background

The brand was launched in 1849 and is one of the older bourbon traditions in Kentucky, with a historical tie to the state's Southern heritage.

Production & Style

Rebel Yell uses wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain in its mash bill, giving the bourbon a softer, more approachable character.

Signature Style

Soft, Sweet, Approachable
The taste offers a soft, sweet character with distinct notes of caramel and vanilla.

Facts

ProducerRebel Yell
Founded1849
PronouncedREB-el YELL
RegionKentucky
CountryUSA
OwnerLuxco (Lux Row Distillers)
Official websiterebelyell.com

Did You Know?

The name Rebel Yell refers to the famous battle cry used by Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War.

Like Rebel Yell Whiskey? You should also try:

Jim Beam Whiskey, Willett Whiskey and Four Roses Whiskey.