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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +21 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$50 – $62 ~$26 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).