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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Bulleit Bourbon
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to Bulleit Bourbon and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +21 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$25 – $32 ~$53 less |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).