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George T. Stagg vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Put George T. Stagg next to Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +32 proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$78 – $85 ~$394 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
heat 10/7 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Horse Soldier Barrel Strength if you want a big, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with plenty of brown sugar and warmth at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).