Horse Soldier Bourbon

Founded in 2015, Horse Soldier Bourbon encompasses three core elements that make it the spirit it is today – Authentic, the team behind the brand are an integral part of the country’s history; All-American, each ingredient used to make Horse Soldier Bourbon is from the U.S, including its glass bottle, which is molded by steel recovered from the World Trade Center to commemorate the lives lost but never forgotten; and Award-Winning, to date the brand has won more than 30 awards.

Comprised of wheat-forward whiskies, the core Horse Soldier Portfolio includes the Straight Bourbon, Small Batch Bourbon, and Barrel Strength Bourbon in addition to limited edition expressions launched annually, such as the Commander’s Select Limited Edition Release.

Looking ahead, Horse Soldier Bourbon will be making its forever home in Somerset, Kentucky. Located on 225 acres of rolling countryside, they put together an award winning team of international and local architects, experiential designers, and engineers to create the Horse Soldier Distillery experience. The new distillery will become the most southern stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, joining the family of iconic distilleries that have made their home there and ensuring the Horse Soldier legacy lives on for decades to come.

Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon (43.5% ABV): Made with corn, rye, and malted barley and aged a minimum of 3 years. GSN’s Remarks: A solid bourbon that has a softness and mellow edge. The sweetness pops out at the get go, but eventually the oak char kicks in tempering the overall character. A good choice for whiskey cocktails. GSN Rating: B+

Horse Soldier Small Batch Bourbon (47.5% ABV): Made from small batches of blended mature whiskey, aged for a minimum of 6 years in new American white oak barrels. GSN’s Remarks: The slightly higher proof makes itself known, not in fire, but in flavor. Everything is compact and ready to burst out of the bottle. Smooth enough to sip on its own, it also will make a remarkable Mint Julep as it will handily stand up to the crushed ice. Really nice. GSN Rating: A

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