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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 ~$64 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).