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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Larceny Barrel Proof
On paper Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Larceny Barrel Proof are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so proof (111 vs. 124) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$55 – $70 ~$19 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
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Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/9 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
heat 7/9 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).