Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey (750Ml)
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| Management number | 253426873 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$38.00 | Model Number | 253426873 | ||
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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength is a wheated straight bourbon whiskey bottled just as it comes out of the barrel. No water is added to bring the proof down. The team blends small batches of mature bourbon to build each release. It is also non-chill filtered, so the natural oils stay in your glass. That gives you a fuller texture and more flavor in every pour. The whiskey ages in new, hand-picked American oak barrels. Those barrels give it a deep amber color. The brand lists it at more than 110 proof. Because it is barrel strength, the exact number can change a little from batch to batch. You may also see it sold as Horse Soldier Reserve Barrel Strength.
The story behind the label matters to a lot of fans. Horse Soldier was founded by U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers. After 9/11, they were among the first Americans to go into Afghanistan. Many of them made that journey on horseback. The brand name honors that ride. The brand is still owned and run by veterans today. They care about quality the same way they cared about their work in uniform. When you pour a glass of this whiskey, you share a little of that history.
Wheat is the secret to its character. Most bourbons use rye as the second grain after corn. Horse Soldier swaps that rye for soft red winter wheat. Wheat gives a rounder, gentler sweetness than rye does. It also lets the fruit and toffee notes step forward. Corn leads the recipe, and malted barley helps with fermentation. The brand does not share the exact percentages. At full strength, that soft wheat base keeps the heat in better balance than you might expect.
Lift the glass and butterscotch reaches you first. Warm ginger and ripe cherry follow close behind. On the palate you will find rich toffee, more ginger and juicy stone fruit. Oak runs underneath and ties everything together. Retail tasters also point out vanilla and a little cinnamon. The texture is thick and oily, thanks to the light touch on filtering. The finish is full-bodied and decadent. It stays warm on your tongue for a long time.
Judges have noticed this bottle too. The brand lists a Double Gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. ReserveBar adds 93 points from the New York International Spirits Competition. It also notes 92 points from the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Jim Murray's Whiskey Bible gave it 95.5 points. That is a strong record for a young veteran-owned brand.
Start by tasting it neat in a small glass. Next, add a few drops of water and notice how the aromas open. One large ice cube will also tame the strength without hiding the flavor. It makes a bold Old Fashioned or Manhattan with real backbone. At dinner, try it with grilled steak, smoked ribs or a board of smoked meats and sharp cheese. For dessert, reach for pecan pie, bread pudding or dark chocolate cake. If you love high-proof bourbon with plenty of flavor, keep this one close. Newer bourbon drinkers may want to start with a splash of water.
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