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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Rowan's Creek
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to Rowan's Creek and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$40 – $50 ~$37 less |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.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 Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).