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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Redemption Bourbon
Comparing Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Redemption Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +27 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$25 – $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 Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail 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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).