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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 ~$394 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/7 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Praedictum 15 Year: A 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon from the Foley family's spirits group, picked and blended by their master distiller. Cherry, maple and spice, finishing on root beer and mint.
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 Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).