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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to Old Forester 100 Proof and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$26 – $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 Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/5 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 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.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).