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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Four Roses Bourbon
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to Four Roses Bourbon and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +31 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$22 – $28 ~$57 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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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
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Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Four Roses 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).