Barrel and Brew is here to provide insightful information around all kinds of spirits, reviews on our favorite liquor, beer, and wine, and provide recipes to make you look like the ultimate backyard bartender. Many of these are answered in the article above. Yep, they did. With the updated packaging,now is the perfect time to capitalize on thismomentum. NDPs dont often disclose the source whiskey for their brands. The original Rebel Yell recipe was developed in 1849 at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery, where it would become one of the worlds most famous beverages. The W.L. They changed up the bottle in 2019, and in 2020 they transitioned to Rebel Bourbon. The reason is because it is cheap and good enough. In 1999, the brand made its way to the portfolio of the David Sherman Corporation rebranded as Luxco in 2006. Last week Kings Dominion announced that it was going to rename one of its roller coasters from Rebel Yell to Racer 75. It was on Dixie Highway so, naturally, we were the Rebels. When it was launched, it was only available south of the Mason-Dixon line. That was the only ride from when the park opened that had never changed and now this I guess we will start going to Bush Gardens from now on! The company was eventually dissolved, and production ceased in the early 2000s. ELTepes 2 yr. ago That's good to know. 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. While you can still find a bottle of Rebel around that price at major retail stores, youre more likely to pay about $18 for a 750ml at your local liquor store. Ive been going to this park for years but now its tainted. Rebel Yell is one of those old throwbacks. I understand the outrage to the overarching politically correct trend, but I feel that its misplaced this time. There'd be riots for sure! Wheated bourbon tends to cause confusion, especially with newcomers to the American whiskey category. Even my 7 year old commented that racer 75 is a dumb name and both my boys still called it the rebel yell. 111 Reade StreetNew York, NY 10013Phone:212-240-9194, Hours:Mon-Fri 4 pm - 4amSat 5 pm - 4amSun 4 pm - 2am, Penelope Bourbon Distillery: A Tradition Of Excellence, It Is Perfect For Sipping Neat Or On The Rocks Wathens Bourbon: A Kentucky Tradition. Idol got the idea to name the album "Rebel Yell" after attending a party with The Rolling Stones. DRINK UP YOUR DRINKING PARTNERS Revel in a range of Rebel WHISKEYS, Which are surprisingly smooth but never soft-spoken. This unique style offers hints of honey and butter followed by a . Battle cry used by Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War, George A. Root's article "The First Day's Battle at Hickory PointFrom the Diary and Reminiscences of Samuel James Reader [, Civil War Veterans Come Alive in Audio and Video Recordings, Actual recording of a rebel yell, performed by a veteran in 1935, Rare Footage of Civil War Veterans Doing the Rebel Yell, Civil war veteran soldier footage taken between 1913 and 1938, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rebel_yell&oldid=1138610925, Cultural history of the American Civil War, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, An approximation of the yell can be heard in the 1951 film. Changes include new packaging forRebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon, as wellas bringing Rebel Reserve Honey and Cherryunder the Rebel Yell name. Hes teamed up with Master Sommeliers and Master Distillers to help educate people about the science that goes into alcohol production. The brand has changed hands and recipes, but it is a part of American bourbon history. As this article mentioned the rebel yell is not an offensive name. Alcohol: 50%. Recently, we reviewed Kentucky Deluxe, but we needed a little hiatus before hopping back on the wagon of bottom shelf whiskey. I actually went to the store today to buy some bourbon as my 1.75L bottle of Rebel Yell was finally getting low. Rebel Rye is a rye whiskey priced at about $25 for a 750mL bottle. Dont sleep on this wheated bourbon with Stitzel-Weller lineage. The new packaging started rolling out in April, and will be featured on all Rebel Yell expressions going forward. Its got a strong, bold flavor thats not for the faint of heart. So, lets take a look at this old timer and see whats in that bottle. 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. Sidenote: I have tried regular Rebel Yell, and I did not cry "more more more" holla_snackbar 2 yr. ago Imagine how much the 'woke' folkswould flip out if they saw the old Rebel Yell labels! Luckily, the booze biz is a large and dynamic industry built for people with eclectic tastes. But it never did any good. While Rebel Yell Bourbon was sourced at Heaven Hill Distillery for the last couple decades, Luxco opened their own distillery in 2018. I think that this is an overreaction but understand the logic of removing a name that might possibly be offensive to a small minority. He recounts the story of an old Confederate veteran invited to speak before a ladies' society dinner. 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.. Rebel Yelland Yellowstone were my veryfirst bourbons. etc. This topic has been inactive for at least365 days, and is now closed. Rebel Yell went through a rebranding effort which brought about a couple changes. However, Rebel has more functionality as its much better in other mixed drinks and by itself. In Virginia battlefields, monuments, and references to the areas history are very common. As the Scotch Addict points out, NAS makes it easier for whiskey producers to create what they want to create. Heaven Hill used to manufacture the 20% alcohol by volume ( (80 proof) spirit under a contract at its Bernheim distillery in Louisville. Full stop. I find this to be a case of much ado about nothing but then I never read anything into the name Rebel Yell. Awww poor baby. While its still available for under $15, you may have more trouble finding it at the price. There are audio clips and film footage of veterans performing the yell many years later at Civil War veterans' reunions. Its the same recipe as the distillerys standard 80-proof expression, just bottled at a higher ABV. Whiskey is experiencing a tremendous periodof growth, with domestic whiskey up 5.3%over the past 12 months*. Tasting Date/Vessel: March 12, 2022 - Neat in a Glencairn glass Nose. I had to go back and do some sleuthing, because it was one of the first things I noticed, the rebrand of the 10-yr. Wed pool our money, and this guys brother would grab a cheapbottle of whiskey for us. The phrase you get what you pay for applies quite well to Rebel Bourbon. Theres a couple things to expect from a bottom shelf whiskey. I thought that moniker just applied to Ole Miss fans. It might not be an everyday sipper. Color: 1.3/2.0 on the color scale (russet muscat) Price: $60-70. General Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson's assault at Henry House Hill. It is a borderline value brand and may not be among your first choices in bourbon selections unless you are the most ardent of bargain hunters. Product Description. It is unclear when exactly the Rebel Yell brand was created, but the whiskey has been in production since at least the early 1900s. Jubal Early once told some troops who hesitated to charge because they were out of ammunition: Damn it, holler them across. Like all bourbon, wheated bourbons are still required to contain at least 51 percent corn in the mashbill. r/bourbon - Fun Fact: Luxco has rebranded their "Rebel Yell" line of The companys portfolio includes a wide variety of brands, including Rebel Yell, Evan Williams, Pearl Vodka, and Everclear. The Rebel Yell Bourbon Review: Who's it Distilled For? The 35th Battalion of Virginia Cavalry, "White's Cavalry", were given the nom de guerre of "Comanches" for the way they sounded in battle. Coming in March, Rebel Yell will be introducingtwo new variants to the current family lineup,Rebel Yell Small Batch Rye and AmericanWhiskey. As a result, to avoid further confusion, we used the names interchangeably throughout this post. Yes, but the brand is now just Rebel Bourbon, the whiskey inside the bottle is still the same. DEFIANTLY SMOOTH WHEATED BOURBON AUTHENTICALLY MADE, TAKEN DOWN, AND PASSED AROUND BY REBELS SINCE 1849. When you get towards that higher end, you start competing with whiskeys such as Jack Daniels or Makers Mark, which Rebel does not compare to. *Source: DISCUSMembers Only DataR12 Sep 2014 vs. PY. Caving in to such ridiculousness. Imageused underCCby Mr. Gray. But the very first time I fired off my gun I hollered as loud as I could and I hollered every breath till we stopped." Today, the production of Rebel Yell Bourbon takes place at the brand new distillery. As one of those small minority it has never really bothered me either. It mutes most of the flavors, but it also dilutes the strong alcohol aroma and taste. Honestly, at first, I thought more about the Billy Idol song. 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. Lets take a look at how much a bottle of Rebel Bourbon will cost you. From the Lux Row website: "Aged in charred oak barrels . "[4] The Library of Congress has a film from the 1930s of a dozen or so veterans performing the yell individually and as a group. The Confederate yell was intended to help control fear. I honestly dont see what the big deal isbut then again, Ive never visited KD nor grew up in the south. ago One is less overtly pro-slavery and pro-confederacy. We have to acknowledge and accept our past. These bottles may appeal to those looking for a private-label wheated bourbon experience. It was becoming my go to, especially for its price point. Rebel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Master of Malt By 1984, Rebel Yell was distributed nationally. After the whiskey has been mashed, fermented and distilled, bourbon must be matured in new American oak barrels according to U.S. regulations. Oddly the 10 year picture on that site still says Rebel Yell. And Charley said, "Well it wouldn't be proper since I sold it." Drinking Rebel Bourbon neat isnt a pleasant experience, but on ice its definitely not unpleasant. The W.L. Award-winning Rebel Yell bourbon dates back to 1849. Billy Idol's song "Rebel Yell" was named after the whisky. Rebel Yell is a brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey owned and marketed by Luxco. Also, Kings Dominion had an Old Virginia area and cues that it was trying to include some connections to the state. But Racer 75? Note: Luxco recently changed the brands name from Rebel Yell Bourbon to Rebel Bourbon. The brand bounced back and forth between the Diageo portfolio and the original owners before finally arriving in the portfolio. Not only did the name not bother me or hinder my enjoyment of the ride or park, I dont remember anyone having an issue with the name or even making comments about its origins. Finish: Sweet honey and light pepper and spice. Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a 100-proof wheated bonded style bourbon that retails for about $20 for a 750mL bottle. 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. Its been a strange and complicated journey. As any company or public organization has to do in the era were in, I assume Cedar Fair and Kings Dominion did a calculation. We talk about bourbon, rye, or any American whiskey here (yes, even Jack). Rebel Whiskey is owned by Luxco, but the whiskey is distilled at Heaven Hill Distillery. In the final episode, a sound newsreel of a 1930s meeting of Civil War veterans has a Confederate veteran giving a Rebel yell for the occasion, sounding as a "wa-woo-woohoo". Do You Like Seeing Hyper Coasters and Giga Coasters at the Same Park? 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. I was in the first graduating class of a new high school in the far south end of town. But I wouldnt protest the park or refuse to ever return there again, thats an overly extreme reaction. Anecdotes from former Union soldiers described the yell with reference to "a peculiar corkscrew sensation that went up your spine when you heard it" along with the comment that "if you claim you heard it and weren't scared that means you never heard it". He found two historical recordings of two different soldiers from two different states (North Carolina infantry, and Virginia cavalry), and he claims they sound nearly identical. For more than 150 years, Rebel Bourbon has been bridging the gap between its proud heritage and modern tastes to honor the rebel spirit that lives in each of us. Rebel Yell was originally marketed as a bourbon for the deep south, but this changed in the late 1980s as it became available nationwide. Rebel Yell 10 Year Details. It is high-proof and made from corn. The "Rebel Yell" brand was created at Stitzel-Weller in the 1930s (with the idea of distilling it in limited batches for exclusive distribution in the Southern United States). In 2019 Rebel Yell went through a rebranding effort. Considering the existence of many differing versions of the yell, it is possible that it had multiple origins. They asked him for a demonstration of the rebel yell, but he refused on the grounds that it could only be done "at a run", and couldn't be done anyway with "a mouth full of false teeth and a stomach full of food". Linen Cocktail Napkins: The Perfect Accessory For Your Next Party, What Color Mens Shoes Is Worn At Cocktail Event, The Right Bitters For The Perfect Manhattan, The Dos And Donts Of Feeding A Cocktail, A Cocktail Hour Harvest Table Is The Perfect Way To Snack And Mingle At Your Next Event, How The Cocktail Became An American Staple, How To Make Quick Cocktails: 3 Easy Recipes. The Lux Row Distillery filled its first barrel three years later, in January 2018. Rebel Yell is way better name than Racer75. Getting a little punchy here, down in the DeepSouth . This change is still being implemented on retail shelves. The rebel yell was a battle cry used by Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. Rebel Whiskey is one of the most widely available wheated bourbons in the United States. 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. Consider this similar product. Whiskey Review: Rebel Yell American Whiskey For the best. I for one am glad they did. TheBand of Rebels program will be revampedand refreshed to coincide with the launches. Weve taken everything you love about our Kentucky Straight Bourbon and distilled it into 100 Proof Bourbon, making it even better.