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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to Wild Turkey Rare Breed and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$45 – $55 ~$32 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 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.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
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 Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).