Distillery: Lux Row (likely sourced from Heaven Hill) Type & Region: Bourbon, Kentucky, USA. The film version, by contrast, has the yell sounding as a high-pitched "yay-hoo" repeated several times in rapid succession. All Rebel Yell packaging has been updated toproduce a robust, uniform shelf presence forthe entire brand family. In January, 2015, Rebel Yell underwent another re-branding to appeal to a new, younger demographic. From the Lux Row website: "Aged in charred oak barrels . However, while traditional bourbons contain wheat as the flavoring grain, distillers who make wheated bourbon swap the more traditional spicy rye grain for the soft and smooth wheat in the mash bill or list of grain ingredients. He explained on VH1 Storytellers that people were drinking "Rebel Yell" bourbon and thought that would be a great title for an album. Wed pool our money, and this guys brother would grab a cheapbottle of whiskey for us. Its perhaps one of the most easily attainable bottles of wheated bourbons in the United States, a perfect opportunity to dip your toes into the category. Irish Distillers recently announced the Something went wrong. If you go to Lux Row's website it's now marketed as Rebel, with no Yell (which will undoubtedly please BrokeCal ) JCwhammie Veteran Member 1.7k Location: Ballwin, MO Posted November 18, 2020 This is funny. Other brands produced by Luxco include Ezra Brooks, David Nicholson and Blood Oath. Award-winning Rebel Yell bourbon dates back to 1849. I dont claim to speak for or represent anyone. Do You Like Seeing Hyper Coasters and Giga Coasters at the Same Park? NOTHING was wrong with its name! Thanks for subscribing and watch for your first newsletter soon! How it starts deep and ends high, how it rises into three increasing crescendos and breaks with a command of battle. Landon Sampsell We will never go there again. WorldSeries2021 6 mo. In Ken Burns's documentary The Civil War, Shelby Foote notes that historians are not quite sure how the yell sounded, being described as "a foxhunt yip mixed up with sort of a banshee squall". It paragons description, that yell! Considering the existence of many differing versions of the yell, it is possible that it had multiple origins. So, lets take a look at this old timer and see whats in that bottle. The mouthfeel is quite thin, the profile is standard, and the alcohol flavor is more prominent than youd want. The wheated bourbon is known for its smooth-sipping and sweeter, softer taste. After that I casually asked at a few others stores and apparently it's the same all over town. Like all bourbon, wheated bourbons are still required to contain at least 51 percent corn in the mashbill. A new bottle extension for the Rebel Yell brand, Rebel Yell 100, is a wheated bourbon that has been specially distilled. The original recipe for Rebel Yell Bourbon was introduced in 1849 at the Stitzel-Weller distillery, known for using wheat in replacement of rye in the mashbill. The original Rebel Yell bourbon recipe used wheat instead of rye in order to reduce grain alcohol content. Weller & Sons until it merged with the Stitzel distillery company which was founded around 1872. This change has been made at the request of Luxco, which renamed its Bourbon brand Rebel Yell. This change is still in effect on store shelves. If youre looking for a winter drink, this Rebel Yell 100 bourbon is the way to go. Any straight bourbon must be aged a minimum of two years, and if it doesnt display an age statement, it must be aged at least 4 years. Luxco opened their distillery, Lux Row Distillers, in 2018, so they may begin distilling their own whiskey for Rebel Bourbon. These newpackaging and name changes now provide amore consistent and cohesive brand familylineup at retail. Rebel Yell Bourbon is often left out of the wheated discussion. The whiskey is aged in charred oak barrels for four years before being bottled. From there, most bourbons will contain malted barley, and rye. The '75' refers to 1975, the year that the ride opened. Yet, it is a wheated bourbon originally created by the Stitzel-Weller Distilling Co. which means it shares an origin story with the unicorn brand Pappy Van Winkle. Even though you can definitely find some on Kings Dominions Facebook page. Saint_Thomas_More 2 yr. ago Edit: Watching this yo-yo up and down has been hilarious. The name, Rebel Yell, was nothing more than a nod to the regions history by a multi-park company trying to be relevant to Virginians. By NGL the name was off putting and should have been changed decades ago. On DailyDrinker.com, Rebel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is rated an average of 6.7/10, making it an excellent buy. I will say, though, that Im excited to get back to reviewing some higher quality options. In this Rebel Bourbon review, well discuss the history, price, tasting notes, and more. They changed up the bottle in 2019, and in 2020 they transitioned to Rebel Bourbon. The move has been met with serious opposition by some fans. Lets be honest were talking about a $15 bottle of bourbon. Why did they HAVE to choose such a name in the first place? "Who Whipped Whom? In fact, Im kind of disappointed. Is Rebel Bourbon good whiskey? Yeah, Oh im sorry for being an activist SJW hybrid, Racer 75 is a stupid name and not catchy, Apple Zapple is catchy but not Racer 75 Kings Islands Racer is catchy because it is simple. In the glass, Rebel Yell Bourbon Whiskey is the color of old gold with a light-golden hue and moderate legs at 80-proof. Style: Straight bourbon Origin: Kentucky Age: 10 years Proof: 50% ABV Price: $60 Release: May 2017 Availability: Nationwide in limited amounts. Product Description. sberto 2 yr. ago It's up to the distributor in your state. Interesting was in Lux Row today and not one mention of it. Rebel Yell was a term used to describe the battle cry of the confederate army. Please check your entries and try again. Tasting Date/Vessel: March 12, 2022 - Neat in a Glencairn glass Nose. Rebel Yell was to be produced in small batches and sent out to southern states. When Iwas a kid in my early/midteens,one of the guys in our small group that hung out together had an older brother. Some Texas units mingled Comanche war whoops into their version of the yell. The brand was established after Prohibition in the 1940's. At one time, Rebel Yell Honey whiskey and Rebel Yell Cherry whiskey versions were available, but they are no longer represented on the companys website. Rebel Yell was originally marketed as a bourbon for the deep south, but this changed in the late 1980s as it became available nationwide. And of course 'Racer' refers to its ride design featuring two tracks where trains race each other throughout its hilly course. I find 'Yell' quite offensive. The woke folk are going to get their pitchforks and be at Lux Row's doorstep once they catch wind of a Rebel libation. Then suddenly, I stopped seeing it in stores around town. Units were nicknamed for their apparent ability to yell during battle. Then, they considered the potential blow-back against a name change versus the size of the parks visitor-base that wouldnt care or would even support the move. Shoddy_Ad7511 6 mo. The 10 yr is rebranded on the desktop site. Billy Idol wrote the song because of the bourbon. And since there is no statement of age, we know the whiskey is almost certainly four years old. However, in 2020 the rebranding effort went to removing Yell from the bottle. Rebel Yell is way better name than Racer75. Give me a break! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. It will just make her cry more, more, more. Rebel Reservewill also be updated and now called RebelYell Small Batch Reserve. Add a couple of ice cubes or pour it into a cocktail as a base spirit bourbon, and you may have yourself a genuine deal. Everclear is a well-known brand of neutral grain spirit manufactured byLuxco. Both bottles (Yell/no yell 100)available at the binnys in 750, all the family size/non 100still Yell label. It was not that; it was the Southern war cry."[10]. We had a fantastic time but renaming an icon like this should be done with more concern for the memories of those who grew up with those icons. The brand bounced back and forth between the Diageo portfolio and the original owners before finally arriving in the portfolio. Not sure why it shows the old one on mobile. TheBand of Rebels program will be revampedand refreshed to coincide with the launches. Rebel yell is a bourbon that is made in Kentucky, and it is known for its high quality and smooth taste. In addition to the flagship Rebel Bourbon, there are multiple line extensions to the Rebel Yell bourbon family. 1872) to form the Stitzel-Weller distilling company in 1910. Rebel Yell American Whiskey is a uniquewhiskey blend that combines the smooth andsweet taste of our wheated bourbon with thespiciness of a rye. The company was eventually dissolved, and production ceased in the early 2000s. Kings Dominion amusement park is quietly dropping the Confederate-themed name of its iconic roller coaster, Rebel Yell, and isn't saying whether the decision is tied to the continuing. Dont sleep on this wheated bourbon with Stitzel-Weller lineage. Consider this similar product. Christian: The nose on this 1969 Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is significantly different than the previous two iterations we have tasted from Stitzel-Weller. I have no idea how long ago I got the bottle, but at least this dates it to at least two years, though I know I got it well before the pandemic. Irish Whiskey and Scotch must be aged a minimum of 3 years and arent required to have an age statement. Rebel Yell went through a rebranding effort which brought about a couple changes. While its still available for under $15, you may have more trouble finding it at the price. Many Van Winkle fans have also embarked to find old bottles of Old Fitzgerald, Weller, and Rebel Yell so they can try some whiskey distilled when Pappy was running the business. History of Rebel Yell in America - Dram Devotees Flanked by heavierglass bottles, premium cork closures andembossed labels, the new lineup will increaserelevance for younger audiences and createan opportunity to command a higher pricepoint. Not sure if you're speaking in generalities, or if this is aimed at me. (Originally published in, This page was last edited on 10 February 2023, at 16:18. After a couple weeks of it not being restocked, I up and asked the clerk if they just weren't stocking it at that store (the one closest to me was a bit smaller than others around town) and I just wondered if I needed to go to a different store, but he looked it up and apparently they could no longer order it. With that effort, the price has went up a bit, too. Need to know: A 100-proof, 10 year old wheater, this is the latest release from Rebel Yell's Single Barrel line. With the rye segment up 23.3% thereis no better time to launch this new variant*. We wanted to offer consumers a higher proof option in this brand family, and this bourbon holds up well with balance of smoothness and flavor, whether providing fuller flavor in a cocktail or as a sipper.. NDPs dont often disclose the source whiskey for their brands. Rebel Bourbon - Lux Row Distillers A big, round body with a palate that follows the nose - honey . Rebel Bourbon - Defiantly Smooth Wheated Bourbon 'Woh-who-ey! While I wouldnt necessarily want to buy a bottle at either price point, it makes much more sense at $13. One last piece of news from the Kentucky distilleryRebel Yell 10 Year Single Barrel, which debuted back in 2016, will be available in a 2,600-bottle run this year. Caramel, citrus peel and baking spice flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. With temperatures rising and the sun showing its face more and more, this time of year is perfect for a wardrobe update, and it seems Rebel Yell has caught a case of spring fever. *Source: DISCUSMembers Only DataR12 Sep 2014 vs. PY. Must go buy out the shelf of Yells now!!! To be truthful, this kinda pisses me off. Do you wish theyd keep the name. Also, Kings Dominion had an Old Virginia area and cues that it was trying to include some connections to the state. Review: 1969 Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey As one of the minority that might get offended, I am certainly not. The Rebel Yell brand wasnt introduced until 1950, however, by Charles Farnsley, the mayor of Louisville at the time. This price point places Rebel whiskey in the low end of the standard segment. Ive been going to this park for years but now its tainted. Rebel Yelland Yellowstone were my veryfirst bourbons. Thats just awful. Blood Oath, David Nicholson, and Ezra Brooks are just a few of the brands produced by the company. In comparison to Kentucky Deluxe, its definitely better but 2-3x the price. Its the same recipe as the distillerys standard 80-proof expression, just bottled at a higher ABV. As a note, we compare prices from various Total Wine locations across the US. And lets be honest, thats all you can really ask for when buying a $15 bottle of bourbon. I can appreciate why some people are upset though. One, from a 1938 newsreel documenting the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, documents several Confederate veterans performing the yell as a high-pitched "Wa-woo-woohoo, wa-woo woohoo. It is what it is. The Rebel Yell brand is currently produced at the Luxco distillery. However, the addition of ice makes things a little better. So it made sense that something with the name rebel in it was referencing the nickname given to the Confederates in the Civil War. Weller. In 1999, the brand made its way to the portfolio of the David Sherman Corporation rebranded as Luxco in 2006. Speaking of their expressions, that lineup includes an all-new whiskey, Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon 100 proof. Sorry, I missed that. Now that weve covered the basics, its time to get into the real reason you are here. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Thinking of that happening to some of my favorite rides at my home parks in Central Florida, I would probably be upset about a ride losing its identity.