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Angel’s Envy vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$32 less | ~$78 – $85 |
- Angel’s Envy and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Angel’s Envy: Finished in port barrels, which pushes it well away from the traditional bourbon template toward berry and raisin sweetness. Divisive among purists and extremely popular with everyone else.
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength: A barrel-strength wheater from the veteran-founded Horse Soldier brand. Brown sugar and toasted oak lead, baking spice and heat follow, and a splash of water pulls out darker fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Horse Soldier Barrel Strength if you want a big, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with plenty of brown sugar and warmth with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).