Rebel Root Beer Whiskey

Adult Root Beer Float? Rebel Root Beer Whiskey Review! 

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Rebel Root Beer Float? Lux Row Distillers Just Changed the Game! 🥃🍦

Is it a soda? Is it a bourbon? It’s both! Today on Your Bourbon Journey, Wayne and Rebecca are getting a little “rebellious” with two brand-new releases from Lux Row Distillers that are shaking up the flavored whiskey world.

We’re diving into the newly re-released Rebel Root Beer Whiskey (back and better than ever in 2026!) and the limited-edition Rebel Butter Pecan Cream Liqueur. Watch as we taste them individually and then perform a “distillery-authorized” science experiment by mixing them into the ultimate Adult Root Beer Float.

If you’re a fan of Barq’s, sarsaparilla, or just creamy wheated bourbon, you won’t want to miss this Fun Friday tasting. Is it too sweet, or is it the perfect dessert pour? Let’s find out!

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Rebel Root Beer Whiskey

  • Classification: Flavored Whiskey (specifically, a Bourbon-based liqueur)
  • Company: Luxco (parent company of Lux Row)
  • Distillery: Lux Row Distillers (Bardstown, KY)
  • Mash Bill: Wheat Bourbon mash bill (historically approximately 68% Corn, 20% Wheat, 12% Malted Barley)
  • Age: NAS (Non-Age Stated)
  • Proof: 70 (35% ABV)
  • MSRP: $24.99 – $27.99
  • Released: Originally debuted around 2016 (as Rebel Yell Root Beer); re-released/re-branded in late 2025/early 2026.
  • Purchased: 03/28/26 for $25.99 at Lux Row Distillery

Rebel Butter Pecan Cream Liqueur

  • Classification: Whiskey Cream Liqueur
  • Company: Luxco
  • Distillery: Lux Row Distillers (Bardstown, KY)
  • Mash Bill: N/A (Cream liqueurs do not have a traditional mash bill, though the spirit base is Rebel’s Wheated Bourbon).
  • Age: NAS (Non-Age Stated)
  • Proof: 30 (15% ABV)
  • MSRP: $24.99 – $26.99
  • Released: Early 2026 (Limited Release)
  • Other: Made with Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and fresh cream.
  • Purchased: 03/28/26 for $25.99 at Lux Row Distillery

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NOTE: The spirits in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.

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The Velvet Root: A Sophisticated Root Beer Black Manhattan

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Experience a masterclass in “dark” flavors with The Velvet Root, a sophisticated, spirit-forward twist on the classic Black Manhattan. In Episode 70 of Thirsty Thursday Cocktails, Rebecca from Your Bourbon Journey breaks down this rich, earthy drink that balances the heavy-hitting Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon with the nostalgic botanical notes of Root Beer Whiskey.

Whether you love a traditional Manhattan or you’re looking for a cocktail with notes of charred oak, leather, and sarsaparilla, this recipe is for you. We dive deep into why the Averna Amaro provides that signature Sicilian silkiness and how a few dashes of molasses bitters create a savory, dark-sugar backbone that lingers on the finish.

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The Velvet Root Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Knob Creek Single Barrel Bourbon
  • .75 oz Amaro Averna
  • .50 oz Rebel Root Beer Whiskey
  • 3 Dashes Molasses Bitters
  • 1 Dash Orange Bitters
  • Garnish: Luxardo Cherry

Instructions:

  1. Combine: Add the bourbon, amaro, root beer whiskey, and both bitters into a mixing glass.
  2. Chill: Fill the mixing glass with plenty of ice.
  3. Stir: Stir for 20–30 seconds until the glass is frosted and the drink is properly diluted.
  4. Strain: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Finish: Drop in a single Luxardo cherry and enjoy!

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