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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Larceny Small Batch reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| 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) +19 proof | 92 proof (46% 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 Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 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.
- Larceny Small Batch: Heaven Hill's everyday wheater and the most affordable way into the style. Soft honey and butterscotch with almost no spice, and a texture that makes the low price hard to argue with.
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 Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).