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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Comparing Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$60 – $65 ~$19 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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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
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Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 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.
- Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year: Penelope's uncut flagship, now with a seven-year age statement. It is richer and spicier than the Four Grain, with caramel and rye spice carried by a lot of 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.
- Go with Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year).