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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Comparing Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$60 – $65 vs. ~$78 – $85).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 ~$19 less | ~$78 – $85 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/5 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than 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 Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).