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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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 Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).