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Four Roses Bourbon vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Put Four Roses Bourbon next to Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$57 less | ~$78 – $85 |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).