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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Penelope Architect
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to Penelope Architect and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Penelope Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 15% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +7 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$60 – $70 ~$17 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 Penelope Architect
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/6 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Penelope Architect 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Penelope Architect 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Penelope Architect 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Penelope Architect: Penelope's four-grain blend finished with French oak staves chosen for their tannin. The French oak adds berry, cherry and warm spice to a vanilla-heavy base.
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 Penelope Architect if you want a four-grain bourbon with a French oak finish that adds berries and warm spice at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Architect).