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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +17 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$45 – $55 ~$32 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/5 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select).