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Baker’s 7 Year vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$19 less | ~$78 – $85 |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.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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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- 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 Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a 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 (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).