{"product_id":"horse-soldier-small-batch","title":"Horse Soldier Small Batch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorse Soldier Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey is produced by American Freedom Distillery in St. Petersburg, Florida, founded by US Army Special Forces veterans who rode horseback into Afghanistan in the weeks after 9\/11 — one of the last cavalry-style missions in American military history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Small Batch expression uses a wheated mashbill — wheat as the secondary grain rather than rye — producing the softer, rounder, honey-forward character that distinguishes it from the brand’s Straight Bourbon expression. The base distillate is sourced from MGP Ingredients in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, aged and selected by the Horse Soldier team. The signature horseshoe nail cast into every bottle is a direct physical reference to the horses the founding veterans rode into combat.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Small Batch delivers significantly more complexity than the entry Straight Bourbon — deeper fruit character, more developed oak integration, and the wheat softness that makes it approachable at cask character proof. It is the mid-tier of the Horse Soldier lineup and the expression most frequently cited by reviewers as the best value in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, butterscotch, natural honey, and vanilla cream with dried fruit underneath. \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvety and smooth — the wheated mashbill shows clearly in the round, spice-free texture. Spiced raisin, oak, and light leather emerge mid-palate. \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boldly robust and woody, longer than the entry expression, with sustained caramel and warm barrel char.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Freedom Distillery, St. Petersburg, Florida | \u003cstrong\u003eMashbill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated (sourced from MGP Ingredients, Lawrenceburg, Indiana) | \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 proof) | \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-soldier\"\u003eHorse Soldier collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon and Small Batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Straight Bourbon is the entry expression — lighter, more accessible, and designed for everyday mixing and sipping. The Small Batch uses a wheated mashbill and is aged longer, producing deeper caramel, richer fruit character, and a more developed oak presence. It is the expression most commonly recommended for neat sipping in the Horse Soldier lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Horse Soldier distilled in Florida or sourced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base distillate is sourced from MGP Ingredients in Lawrenceburg, Indiana — one of the most respected sourced bourbon producers in the US, used by numerous premium American whiskey brands. American Freedom Distillery in St. Petersburg handles the barrel selection, aging program, and blending. The founders are transparent about the sourcing arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon and Small Batch?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Straight Bourbon is the entry expression for everyday use. Small Batch uses a wheated mashbill with longer aging, producing deeper caramel, richer fruit, and more developed oak. Most commonly recommended for neat sipping in the lineup.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Horse Soldier distilled in Florida or sourced?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Base distillate sourced from MGP Ingredients in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. American Freedom Distillery in St. Petersburg handles barrel selection, aging, and blending. The founders are transparent about the sourcing arrangement.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Horse Soldier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900597669959,"sku":"040232690570","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/Horse-Soldier-Small-Batch_a123c7e8-f270-4273-851c-2c1e86deb381.png?v=1782400637","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/horse-soldier-small-batch","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}