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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Stellum Bourbon
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Stellum Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$45 – $55 ~$32 less |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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 Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).