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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +4 proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$78 – $85 |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
- Go with Horse Soldier Barrel Strength if you want a big, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with plenty of brown sugar and warmth.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).