Is Horse Soldier Bourbon WORTH Your MONEY?

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[@primalsearwithrubssuds5279]

Freedom Isn't Free! Always Remember!!! Thanks, SLB for the content and the kind words to all veterans!

[@kenheise162]

Fact about the bottles. The moulds used in making the bottles contain steel from the World Trade Center so when each bottle is blown it is touched by World Trade Center steel.

[@stuartrollings602]

Now that’s an amazing addition to the story. Thanks

[@nickp5511]

Nice honest review! I bought the small batch(45.00) a few months ago and mine is still heavy oak. Really cool company of vets. They made a movie 12 Strong with Chris Hemsworth that was really good. The template of the face plate on the bottles was forged out of steel from the towers. More time and it will be better I’m sure!

[@RockulaRandy]

I believe the mold that forms the bottles are made of steel from the twin towers.

[@paradiswest4395]

I love the Horse Soldier small batch and I love the story behind their product. As a veteran myself I always try to support veteran owned companies. Additionally if I could afford it I would love to buy every single veteran and active duty military a drink. Cheers

[@drewvfl]

As a St. Petersburg FL local, these guys are amazing. Huge supporters of First Responders(their restaurant always hosts a PBA Christmas party) and when the product first hit our market it started at about $35 for the straight bourbon which I thought wasn't too bad early in my bourbon journey. Great job guys!

[@PlumbNumbs]

Kurt you have one of my favorite qualities in a person: you don’t get offended and sidetracked! Instead you accept criticisms (whether they’re warranted or not), apologize (even though you might not need to), and transition back on track with a clarifying thought. This ability keeps the mood positive and the focus on the big picture (whatever your video is about). I’m sure this has been a valuable skill for you in many avenues of your life. Love you guys, keep up the great videos I’ll be here watching and supporting 💪

[@slbdrinks]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@wel2nd]

Received my first bottle of Horse Soldier for my birthday last July. My neighbor bought if from and signed by Major Mark Nutsch, SF. I treasure it. Thank you for your service Major.

[@abarrett4260]

Had the chance to meet these guys and hear their story a few years ago. What they did under those circumstances was absolutely unreal. The bottle I have signed by them is still probably my favorite bottle displayed on my bar cart.

[@lnomolas3427]

I have one of the original Horse Soldier bottles, when the team was signing them in gold marker. Awesome story behind the brand. Worth buying for that reason alone.

[@byoregon1]

I *was* playing a game that required me to take a drink every time Trenton says “I don’t know what XXXX is”, but my liver begged me to stop. I’m sticking with my earlier guess that he was raised in a cardboard box in the desert. 😀

[@davevogelsang6791]

With all the issues, this is still the best country to live in. Thanks to all those that have served and are serving. Have seen these bottles, but have not heard much about them. I picked up an SLB pick Sagamore Spirits 7 Year Rye from Harry’s store and will be cracking it open tonight. 🥃

[@ChicknNugts]

Great example of your consistent honesty as a channel: the toughest times can be when something is eh more than extremely good or bad.

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

I served in the United States Air Force, 1978-1982. There were no wars during those four years, so I never went anywhere near combat. Even in my last assignment, the 3rd Combat Communications Group, if we'd gone to war we would've been three miles behind the front. But I appreciate y'all doing a whiskey which veterans make.

[@slbdrinks]

Respect! Thank you for your service!

[@Wicked03GT]

Love this stuff, my brother is actually a former member of this unit and knows a few of these guys. He is the one that turned me onto Bourbon and got me started on this crazy journey.

[@Clouserfam]

I picked up the barrel strength a couple of weeks ago. Usually our pallets are similar. But not on this one. I really really like it. It reminds me a bit of Peerless small batch. Which I am really enjoying at the moment as well. Thanks for another great video guys!

[@Duckhunter5175]

I had one of the early bottles when they were launching on the barrel strength, it was super smooth and quite enjoyable. I picked up another bottle a month back- different flavor profile. They are evolving, hopefully, some higher-age offerings will come around. Great bunch of guys.

[@ryancarrk4345]

Great choice and story. I try to keep this in my Bourbon case at all times. A guest favorite, so it tends to disappear quickly 😁

[@yourdrinkingbuddy]

I really like the cask strength from them. The story is cool and thanks to all the vets out there!

[@jimlayton8642]

Love our Vets! God bless them all. Never have so few done so much and asked for so little!

[@JordanG_3031]

SLB Classics 0:21 Trenton hasn’t tried a food/doesn’t like burgers (I feel the same about chicken and dumplings) 1:39 Freedom isn’t free, wise words from Kurt 1:59 Trenton always seemed shocked at hearing the fans requests 3:44 Kurt sounds like Trenton with a slight mispronunciation 5:42 Kurt said something is light on the nose, isn’t that always the case? 9:07 Custard confuses Trenton 10:42 uh oh…. Almost had the first up chuck is what it sounded like 11:41 colon note lol, cola is much better 12:14 Trenton unknowingly takes a sniff and loves it 12:33 Kurt forgot his homework rye vs wheated 12:52 Kurt has to admit Trenton is right, making us all sad 13:19 Trenton doesn’t even want to say custard to avoid self confusion

[@slbdrinks]

😂

[@alanfarris4940]

I appreciate the tip- this was next up on my purchase list with Uncle Nearest 1856. I’ll move on to my next buy and come back when they have some new processes and products. Thanks!

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

KURT!!! TRENTON!!! I would def grab a bottle of this for sure!!! The catalog of stuff Trenton doesn't like is growing every day!!!!

[@tobyhayes611]

I appreciate all our military personnel and the story behind the soldiers who started this brand is fascinating. I've had their straight bourbon and agree it's not bad, but overpriced for what you get.

[@stabthedragonproductions6649]

I collect military related whiskey; Horse Soldier will always be on my shelf!

[@mikestewart3670]

Great show gents! Remembering and honoring all of those that served and gave the ultimate sacrifice for our Country. 🇺🇸

[@whiskeybook]

I happy to see this bourbon get some press. The story is great, the bourbon is great, and the guys making it are heroes.

[@FishOn1]

Appreciate the honesty and transparency in your reviews. Youthful is something that I do not like in a bourbon, so I’ll pass on these for now. I do like to support veteran owned businesses, so maybe in a few years, that description will no longer be valid.

[@Aphabet21]

I’m a vet (2005-2013)and I have horse soldier reserve. I really like it! I served as an infantryman and my last tour was in Afghanistan with special forces. Really awesome life to live.

[@jasonjernigan3032]

Bardstown sells it at their Distillery too. That’s where I picked mine up at.

[@ajbucher9440]

I haven’t seen the whole video yet but what I think is so cool is that the metal label on each bottle was forged in a piece of metal from the World Trade Center. So every bottle has essentially touched 9/11

[@ericdiekmann2308]

No the molds for the bottles are made from the metal not the labels

[@robertlee6781]

They are building a distillery in Somerset, Kentucky overlooking Lake Cumberland. They are also building a version of their Urban Stillhouse in Somerset. Gallo is a major investor in Horse Soldier.

[@scottfromoahu2896]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the movie. Also the distillery isn't the only thing in St.Pete, FL. They have an outstanding restaurant- the Urban Stillhouse. With some special extras available for SOF only.

[@krustykrabfrycook7690]

I got a VRBO in Spring Hill, FL and stopped in to check out the bourbon scene. Saw this and without question bought a bottle. Ended up sharing this on the 4th of July with only other veterans. Let's hope a few bottles make it up to MN.

[@MinnesotaArmyStrong]

I just found some in Bismarck where I'm at for Christmas. I live in the NW Metro. If you see this comment before Tuesday, let me know and from one Vet to another, we can make arrangements to meet up so you can get a bottle! I saw all three earlier today but didn't buy any. I'm headed back to the store to buy some Straight now that I learned more about the company.

[@rpaz61]

Great job, gents! Attended a Horse Soldier Bourbon Seminar and Tasting at my local Binny's and met Mark Nutch. He told us their amazing story. He also told is about their new distillery and the Urban Stillhouse. We had the opportunity to sample their Straight Bourbon Whiskey, their Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey and their Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey (about 114-117 proof). We also sampled their 121.4 proof Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey which was absolutely amazing. Another veteran owned distillery to review that I recommend is Hooten Young and their 12 yr American Whiskey. Their story is told in the movie Black Hawk Down (2001).

[@davidmeier1811]

Hey guys, looking forward to meeting you soon. As an FYI you can tell if a product is sourced if the label does not state "Distilled by ...." But as you say things do change so old bottles may be sourced and new distilled.

[@IzzosPlace]

I’ve been eyeing these. Thanks for the video!

[@breakinghues2751]

According to their website: “The New York City Port Authority has donated to our team steel recovered from the World Trade Center after 9/11. Each bottle of Horse Soldier is formed in molds of this steel to honor the spirit of resilience and service that arose after the attack on our nation.”

[@matthewwhite466]

The movie 12 Strong is based on them. Amazing what they went through. You are so right, freedom isnt free.

[@FantasySoldier]

I love your heart Kurt! You are such a genuine, nice guy!!

[@davidcurry8440]

Another quality review, I really appreciate the honesty and candidness about everything that is poured. I’m wondering if there were pours that were disappointing in the Glencairn but were more palatable over a block of ice or with a splash of water, and revealed flavors that were “hidden” when drinking neat?

[@curetiamhices289]

My son just gave me a bottle of the small batch this week. Not at the top of my list but enjoyable. The bottle is signed and numbered in gold marker. I will keep it on my shelf even when empty. Thanks for a nice review.

[@jeffgeesaman4386]

Fellow Hoosier here. I came to the same conclusion as you guys. Just found your channel and love it. Just starting my journey in the bourbon world nice to know that we taste the same thing. I like the cheapest bottle best.

[@shred3302]

Thanks for reviewing these. I live in Ohio and was one of the people asking about it.

[@tomhoward1467]

These guys are amazing people. My small batch bottle isn’t that oaky and a great sipper for me. It could be my batch, but it’s a go to for me.

[@hbturner1835]

One of my favorites & love the story of the company & its owners! Have a couple signed bottles!

[@shanesmith7143]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@MrsOldTractorGarage]

Perfect tasting for today. Appreciate your honesty on reviewing these. Pretty sure you can’t get them here in Iowa. Thank you to all who are serving, have served, and especially to those who gave their lives for our country.

[@ronniemiller53]

My wife just picked the 87 up at our local Kroger here in north Ky last week for 50. A good solid bourbon. I agree that I would drink it. Just think the price point is a little high for what you get.

[@bdatwood76]

Can't believe you haven't had a burger for 8 years. I love a good burger!! And from myself a Retired Navy Veteran, Thank you for your support!!

[@brooksreed9609]

Love the cask strength reserve, one of my favorite sub 100 dollar wheaters

[@user-by6in3gd1x]

Thank you! USAF / USAFR retired. 🇺🇲

[@aarontagerson8598]

Thank you for your honest review & Generous words to our veterans!! I just tried the straight for the first time this weekend,,, and I was pleasantly surprised with the flavor, knowing it's age statement and proof!! I will definitely sip on it again in Hope's as this company grows it will get better!!👊💪🥃🇺🇸

[@vihtoripuurola3775]

Love the small batch and barrel strength. Great American story as well. These guys travel and do bottle signing events in the states where they are sold. Should be in 30 states by years end.

[@TweakHound]

I've had the copper label bottle. I enjoyed it.

[@audiodeluxe7647]

Hooray for Florida distillers but bummed it seemingly wasn’t all that great. Thank you for another fresh review never the less! 🙏🏼

[@stabthedragonproductions6649]

Grilled burgers with a smoky whiskey absolutely rocks!

[@Brockthedog315]

I bought this mostly for the bottle. Kind of pricey but a fun one in a group setting. But not one of my favorites. Great review as usual.

[@debbybrady1246]

Great story. I haven't seen this bourbon yet, but when I do I will buy it.

[@justinmcmurray]

Actually, horse soldier bourbon is distilled in Lake Cumberland, KY and bottled in St. Petersburg, FL.

[@ronaldthompson8648]

Great review. I have just bought a couple bottles because Jack Carr talked about it in one of his podcasts and because of the backstory. Will be taking the cask strength to our guys “whiskey club” to enjoy with friends!

[@PorscheSpeedster-kz6nc]

Thanks guys. As you said. Freedom is not Free!

[@chuckd5887]

Love you guys! I had a Big Mac at 10 years old and it tore my stomach up. Didn’t eat another burger until I was 20. 😂

[@michaelcriger6359]

Got to sample the Barrel Proof at my local liquor store the other day and I absolutely loved it! They were asking $89.99 for it, though (they often over-price things there), and I didn't love it that much.

[@breakinghues2751]

I really enjoy the straight bourbon being about $50 where I live. I haven’t splurge for the small batch yet being that it’s closer to $85+ or the barrel Strength that runs $100+ when I can find it. But thanks for the long awaited review!

[@Jg02468]

Got my high rye for $42 and was a good buy I think, good review 👍

[@jonathanmelton5756]

Just tried this whole line at total Wine. They were giving away free samples, so I got to try all three. The barrel strength was much sweeter than you guys described. I got a lot of the butterscotch in my sample and absolutely loved it. Maybe there’s a slight difference between then and now but I thoroughly enjoyed it and it’s now on my Christmas list.

[@BB-sc1jv]

I have the utmost respect for Veterans. Bought this bottle to support those that started this distillery and because my wife thought the bottle was attractive and would look good on the shelf. Mine had a 2 year age statement. 2 years in the barrel is not long enough to impact enough flavor. Mine has been setting on shelf untouched for 2 years. Nothing bitter or off putting, just no flavor. I have a rule now,,,minimum 4 years old.

[@ronschmucker504]

Had the privilege of having a pouring at our local Belmont Beverage in South Bend IN area by a Special Forces major Mark Nutsch from Horse Soldier where I was able to sip all three you tried today. I loved all three to be honest (I like oak) but went for a reserve bottle which Mark signed and personalized the bottle for me. What a great guy and good bourbon for the 110 proof offering in my opinion

[@txstang84]

A couple coworkers and I share samples of our recent purchases. Of those recent swaps, I was given a sample of the high proof horse soldier. I feel about the same way…little much on the oak, kinda overpowered the other flavors. Great nose, not as pleasing on the palate or finish Keep up the great work gents

[@johnk7093]

Nice review, why I love this channel and this group. have seen this in MT and had a sample of the first one, and I agree, its a great whiskey, but little high on the price. have not seen any of them in PA. Cheers

[@garryedwards3964]

Good Review guys as always! God Bless our veterans & families on this Memorial Day !!!

[@tomgensel4134]

Great Memorial Day shout out. More and more I'm amazed at how many things Trenton doesn't like. 😂😋👍🇺🇲

[@Brad-ic4bp]

I love Culver’s butter burgers.

[@slbdrinks]

Me to!

[@N.M.T.K]

Horse Soldier - Barrel Strength. 🥃⚔️🛡️🇺🇸 The American Oak wood Barrels. Brought me a surprisingly great taste. Amazing flavors of toasted warm Maple right away as I opened the bottle, sweet notes. Including cream vanilla. Yumm. It's a New favorite... Especially when many Whiskeys are made with French Oak Barrels.

[@garyantesr]

Great review for horse soldier on Memorial Day!!

[@cDub3284]

Bought the small batch select a couple years back for a summer BBQ, and everybody unfortunately had a similar consensus to your reactions to each first sip in this video. Nobody was a fan of drinking it but we loved the bottle and the story

[@ncdorito213]

Price point on these always made me shy away. I did appreciate the intro and company background

[@jamesstreet1144]

Horse Soldier! I like the bourbon, love the story! I’m drinking a little as I watch this.

[@CruiserDawg]

What a way to commemorate today with those pours and to make it clear that Freedom is not free. Great video, and thank you for those kind words to the veterans that make this Freedom possible. Coming here at age 13 and getting political asylum, then residency, and lastly citizenship, I know too well the cost of Freedom. My cousin, who came a few years later and lived with us, is in the army. I could not think of a better way to pay back for that Freedom we were given. If I had to do it again, I would have gone that same route and do what I do through the armed forces.

[@slbdrinks]

Thank you for sharing your story! Respect!

[@DiegoG.whiskey]

We're drinking some Benchmark, and blade bow...easy going and great stuff!!!!

[@YoJimBo851610]

They contract distill at middle west. Also they are building a distillery in Kentucky.

[@Steamie0625]

Great episode. It was a great way to honor our heroes.

[@JS-fz6jh]

Thanks for the review and the knowledge... Did not know this was Veteran made, think I will pickup the line up for the donation, if nothing else.🥃

[@dougsowell]

I don't blame you Trenton, the 3 times I've had food poisoning and ended up in the Urgent care or ER have been hamburgers. 1 Turkey burger at a hospital cafe, 1 regular burger from a casino, and one at a local tavern.

[@Brendasan23]

And thank you for your mention of our fallen hero’s. I also wanted to say that maybe the whiskeys will taste better after they open up a bit.

[@alexjackson8042]

I have all 3 bottles. Got then for free. Love the story and have met some of the owners. Although these bottles are not nearly worth their price point. And honestly it's not very good whiskey. The Kentucky straight is the best of the bunch but still not work 40+ dollars. Although, sipping on the small batch now, does anyone else get an overwhelming taste of beets? Just curious if anyone else gets this flavor from it. Keep sipping!

[@robertbooth3367]

Applaud the effort to honor our veterans especially on this Memorial day 👏 Wondered how you'd handle a somewhat delicate situation. Well done. Great marketing and merchandising with a patriotic backstory, but bottom line you're paying for it along with the bourbon. So if you're fine with that, go for it. Hopefully the product can catch up with the promise to truly justify the price points. The fact that the company is relatively new and facing those associated costs is a fair point, but again those costs are being passed on to the consumer above and beyond the content of the bottle. Again, an excellent concept to support as long as you recognize the parameters involved. Well done Kurt and Trenton

[@MrBatesville]

Just seen it in the px over here in Germany I have to say the label is super cool. I might have to get a bottle.

[@seanford9112]

Great review, have bottles of their small batch and straight and I prefer the small batch. Their bourbon isn't my favorite but you cannot put a price on the history and lineage of their bourbon. For those that were a fan of the movie 12 Strong I cannot recommend enough that you read the book Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton as well as The Only Thing Worth Dying for by Eric Blehm. The former is the account of the Horse Soldiers and their fight in Northern Afghanistan and that latter is the account of the SF Soldiers that partnered with Karzai and their fight in Kandahar which ultimately led to Karzai's presidency. Great books outlying the incredible heroism of our SF Soldiers that were America's first response to 9/11.

[@stuartrollings602]

No hamburgers on top of no pecan pie? It was pecan pie wasn’t it? Oh well you have bourbon to enjoy! Thanks for the show on an appropriate holiday for the Horse Soldier and our other vets! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@standuhman]

It would be cool if you included details about the Bourbon you reviewed in the details of the vid. Otherwise love what you two do and Happy Memorial Day!

[@saltylettuce7541]

Great show, guys 🥃🥃

[@coltonr5741]

Barrel strength horse soldier is one of my favorites

[@zach_hewitt]

Before I even watch I’m going to post a comment. The answer is yes this is worth buying. I did a tasting last week at my local store & SFC Will Summers was there signing bottles. Unfortunately I was only able to buy the rye. The small batch & barrel strength were already sold out. Great guys living the American dream!

[@zach_hewitt]

Prices locally for me Rye-49, SB-69, BS-79

[@ericorange2654]

as a veteran I appreciate your support. I love this Bourbon, but its so hard to find near me

[@jacobflores8666]

If you guys can get your hands on them, you should give the TX straight bourbon (both the regular straight 45% and the barrel proof not the TX blended) a try. They have got that vanilla buttercream icing note on the nose as well.

[@matthewsalazar3575]

In fact, we recently got two version of Horse Soldier I’m my store in Pennsylvania. We carry the Straight Bourbon ($49.99) and the Small Batch ($69.99). I myself have not yet tried either one of them and I have yet to see the Barrel Proof version. I have to say, I agree on the price point…it is a little high…however, your video has intrigued me to possibly pull the trigger and give it a try on my own at some point. I do tend to lean towards Single Barrel and Barrel Proof bourbons so I’m interested to see how I react to these in the near future.

[@dannyfannyfoodle]

Been waiting for just such a video. Thanks guys! Culver’s ruined burgers for you?!?! That’s a tragedy!

[@USNUSA]

You both tried very hard to find something good to say about this bourbon. I as a veteran will not be buying any of this bourbon. There are so many great bourbons under $50 in our grasp. My new favorite is Redeood Empire Pipe Dream…

[@noahmullen9500]

I think what you smelling on the second one is a toffee smell. Creamy vanilla with oak kinda makes a toffe smell