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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated 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) +4 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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 W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 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.
- W.L. Weller Antique 107: The proof point where the Weller wheated recipe stops being polite. Thick toffee and cherry with real warmth behind it, and enough body to stand up to an ice cube without collapsing.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Antique 107 if you want the sweetness of a wheater with the weight and warmth that only higher proof delivers.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).