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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional 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) +18 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 | ~$40 – $50 ~$37 less |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).