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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Rebel 100
Comparing Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$20 – $25 ~$59 less |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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 Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
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 Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).