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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +24 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$40 – $45 ~$39 less |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).