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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Put Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select next to Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$32 less | ~$78 – $85 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/7 heat: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character at a significantly lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).