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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to Johnny Drum Private Stock and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$35 – $45 ~$42 less |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Johnny Drum Private Stock do not publish an official mash bill.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 Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/5 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Johnny Drum Private Stock: An old-school Willett label at 101 proof. Oily and dessert-like, with baked apple, almond and custard, and rye-like mint and spice on the finish.
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 Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).