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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Comparing Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +5 proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$50 – $55 ~$29 less |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength does 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
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Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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 Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
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.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).