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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Put Old Grand-Dad Bonded next to Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 ~$55 less | ~$78 – $85 |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Old Grand-Dad Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
- 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 Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).