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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Comparing Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +12 proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$55 – $70 ~$19 less |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series do not publish an official mash bill.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
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
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Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/5 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series: A blend of Bardstown's own young distillate with older sourced Kentucky whiskey, which is exactly what the name describes. Polished and fruit-leaning, and a clear demonstration that the blending is the skill on show.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series if you want a well-built modern blend that shows what careful blending does rather than what age alone does at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series).