The film version, by contrast, has the yell sounding as a high-pitched "yay-hoo" repeated several times in rapid succession. As one of those small minority it has never really bothered me either. I'm also a huge fan of terrain roller coasters. Also, Kings Dominion had an Old Virginia area and cues that it was trying to include some connections to the state. There is just no end to this madness. 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". They might as well rip this sticky band-aid off during the off season rather than endure some kind of huge controversy during the season. I dont claim to speak for or represent anyone. I suppose if they renamed my beloved American Eagle @SFGAm here in northern chicago, Id be fairly upset. The W.L. BrokeCal, While we have an affinity for scotch, whiskey, bourbon, and IPAs, we are connoisseurs of all things alcoholic, and even dive into our feelings with wine on more than a few occasions. Rebel Yell Launches New Look for Brand Lineup | Kentucky Bourbon Trail Download the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Distillery Map Download Now Join Our Newsletter Mailing List Fields marked with an * are required First Name * Last Name * Email * If you are a human seeing this field, please leave it empty. Katelyn is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon. Lux Row Distillers states that the new bottle features an embossed rounded shoulder in addition to revised front and back labels. I find 'Yell' quite offensive. When compared to other whiskeys, a few drops of Bourbon can be perceived as being a little hot in a glass or a bucket. Introduced in April 2019, Rebel Yell 100 is a wheated bourbon, and a new bottle extension for the Rebel Yell brand. Press J to jump to the feed. While the connection to the Civil War was obvious, the name never bothered me. Weller. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Mother would catch him by the coattails and plead, 'Shush, Doctor, shush'. 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. When Iwas a kid in my early/midteens,one of the guys in our small group that hung out together had an older brother. The name Rebel Yell recalls the Confederacys armed forces during the Civil War. The Rebel Yell name was inspired by the Confederate Armys use of the word during the Civil War to target markets in the South. Rebel Whiskey is owned by Luxco, but the whiskey is distilled at Heaven Hill Distillery. Units were nicknamed for their apparent ability to yell during battle. lol. I guess Billy Idol needs to rerecord "Rebel Yell." The company would eventually break up in 1972. Charles R. Farnsley (a former mayor of Louisville) owned the Brand. I think that this is an overreaction but understand the logic of removing a name that might possibly be offensive to a small minority. Luxco recently released a Rebel 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon. It is only a name. 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." Confederate soldiers used the yell when charging to intimidate the enemy and boost their own morale, although the yell had many other uses. Sidenote: I have tried regular Rebel Yell, and I did not cry "more more more" holla_snackbar 2 yr. ago 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. I'm not sure why Rebel is less offensive than Rebel Yell. Years later, Julian Van Winkle came over to him and said, "Charley, are you gonna use the name Rebel Yell?" While the distillery became knownfor the many famous bourbons producedthere, its wheated recipes are perhaps mostnotable for their softer, smoother taste andgraceful aging process. I live in Alaska, by the way. After the rebranding, Luxco has attempted to move Rebel up from the bottom of the bottom shelf. Privacy Policy. Good one. It wont be undone but it was a mistake to change the name of an icon! The standard price of Rebel Yell used to be right around the $12 mark. Oddly the 10 year picture on that site still says Rebel Yell. Why did they HAVE to choose such a name in the first place? Its got a strong, bold flavor thats not for the faint of heart. 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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. In 2018, Luxco opened its own distillery named Lux Row in honor of the long tree-lined drive that leads to the facility. Color: 1.3/2.0 on the color scale (russet muscat) Price: $60-70. Those were some good times. The offering has gained a lot of media attention, being named Worlds Best Single Barrel and Best Kentucky Single Barrel of 2020 by Whisky Magazine and Whisky Advocates 2017 Top 20 list at No. Rebel Yell SmallBatch Rye will provide a little more spice androbust flavor to the current Rebel Yell familylineup. In the glass, Rebel Yell Bourbon Whiskey is the color of old gold with a light-golden hue and moderate legs at 80-proof. 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. Weller & Sons until it merged with the Stitzel distillery company which was founded around 1872. The phrase you get what you pay for applies quite well to Rebel Bourbon. By adding the new capsule closure with hints of silver and updating the label with bolder lettering, the new Rebel Yell look aligns with the brand attitude, said Eric Winter, whiskey brand manager at Luxco, in a prepared statement. Weller & Sons company was founded in 1849 by William Larue Weller, who pioneered using wheat instead of rye in his mash for a lighter flavor than the older style of bourbons. The woke folk are going to get their pitchforks and be at Lux Row's doorstep once they catch wind of a Rebel libation. Both new variants will be in a750mL bottle with screened-printed labelgraphics and at 90 proof. With these changes also brought about a hike in the price. Now at $17.95 for a 750 ml bottle, up from approximately $11-15 since Luxco's rebranding, it is neither a steal . Composition: 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% barley Aged: 10 years in virgin American white oak. While he had no prior knowledge of whiskey, he did have some experience. I do understand how the move may look like the recent trend happening around the country to remove Confederate statues and monuments. It was meant to target markets in the South, and the Rebel Yell name harkened to the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Barrels were most likely transferred to the Luxco facility, where they were bottled and shipped to market. Yes, I305 is catchy, but it cant be applied on to every coaster, also, this is 90 feet tall, not 75, Oddly enough, as a kid, I didnt ponder that names meaning until after I had ridden it several times. Orion Giga Coaster Announced for Kings Island | 2020 Roller Coasters. Irish Distillers recently announced the Something went wrong. As the Scotch Addict points out, NAS makes it easier for whiskey producers to create what they want to create. Quick everyone buy up the Rebel Yell bottlings before they are gone! 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. New packaging will beavailable nationally starting January 2015 inthe 750mL bottle, followed by the 1.75L bottlerolling out in March 2015. The park did what they thought was best. Risk takers, rule breakers and noise makersunite. You caved! And lets be honest, thats all you can really ask for when buying a $15 bottle of bourbon. Rebel Yells new packaging, innovation andmarketing support bring a renewed energyand spirit to this time-honored brand, as wellas the opportunity to speak to an entirelynew audience. But more importantly, we cannot white wash history (forgive that wording, please!). As any company or public organization has to do in the era were in, I assume Cedar Fair and Kings Dominion did a calculation. Caramel, citrus peel and baking spice flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Do You Like Seeing Hyper Coasters and Giga Coasters at the Same Park? Barrel and Brew was created by four guys with a passion for crafting the perfect cocktails. It no longer contains The Deep South written on the bottle, and they dropped Yell from the brand. The new Rebel Yell look (image via Luxco). So, lets take a look at this old timer and see whats in that bottle. I find this to be a case of much ado about nothing but then I never read anything into the name Rebel Yell. Especially for those of us from the south. They were trying to distance themselves from that heritage because its becoming less an less accepted. If youre looking for a bourbon thats sure to get you noticed, rebel yell is the way to go. His idea was to create the whiskey in small batches and distribute them solely in southern states ("rebel yell" being a term used for a particularly unique battle cry . Lets be honest were talking about a $15 bottle of bourbon. The original time-honored Rebel Yell recipedates back to 1849, when it was invented atwhat would become the Stitzel-WellerDistillery. Rebel Rye is a rye whiskey priced at about $25 for a 750mL bottle. Then away to our left and rear some of Bragg's people set up 'the rebel yell'. . 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. Maybe they should just rename it then - to Rebel Yip - since that is more descriptive of that sound anyway? However, the addition of ice makes things a little better. And hes worked with startup brands to turn local enthusiasm into national recognition. However, in the documentary film Reconvergence, historian Waite Rawls, the head of the Museum of the Confederacy, describes his long odyssey to recover recordings of the yell. Coming in March, Rebel Yell will be introducingtwo new variants to the current family lineup,Rebel Yell Small Batch Rye and AmericanWhiskey. Powered by Invision Community. 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. This isnt to say its bad. In this Rebel Bourbon review, well discuss the history, price, tasting notes, and more. From the Lux Row website: "Aged in charred oak barrels . 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. Given the differences in descriptions of the yell, there might have been several distinctive yells associated with the different regiments and their respective geographical areas. Even though I cant think of a past event where anyone was upset or protested, it could happen. The rebel yell has also been likened to the scream of a cougar. The people that rebelled against the United States because they thought they should be able to own people are bad. DRINK UP YOUR DRINKING PARTNERS Revel in a range of Rebel WHISKEYS, Which are surprisingly smooth but never soft-spoken. [2] One description says it was a cross between an "Indian whoop and wolf-howl". Rebel 100 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a 100-proof wheated bonded style bourbon that retails for about $20 for a 750mL bottle. Despite having the vaulted Stitzel-Weller background, Rebel Bourbon is often left out of the conversation when considering wheaters. 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. Like all bourbon, wheated bourbons are still required to contain at least 51 percent corn in the mashbill. Rebel Yell is now distilled and aged at the new Luxco distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. But at $15 a bottle and national distribution, it is undoubtedly a lot easier to get your hands on a bottle of Ol Rebel. Not sure if you're speaking in generalities, or if this is aimed at me. And of course 'Racer' refers to its ride design featuring two tracks where trains race each other throughout its hilly course. First Name Last Name Email Zip Code Be More Rebel. Weller. Speaking of their expressions, that lineup includes an all-new whiskey, Rebel Yell Kentucky Straight Bourbon 100 proof.