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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Put Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) next to Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$78 – $85 ~$9 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.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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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
- Go with Horse Soldier Barrel Strength if you want a big, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with plenty of brown sugar and warmth at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).