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Yellowstone Select vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Comparing Yellowstone Select and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$37 less | ~$78 – $85 |
- Yellowstone Select and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.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
Yellowstone Select Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- 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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name 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.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).