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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Put Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon next to Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$27 less | ~$78 – $85 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
- 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 & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie 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, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).