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Four Roses Single Barrel vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Comparing Four Roses Single Barrel and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Single Barrel | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$32 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Single Barrel Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
- 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 Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a significantly 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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).