Horse Soldier Commanders Select VI 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Barrel Proof Limited Edition

Commanders Select VI is one of the most serious releases in the Horse Soldier lineupfully mature, barrel-proof, and built for experienced bourbon drinkers. It delivers dense oak, spice, and layered sweetness with real structure and intensity. This is a collector-driven bourbon that leans into power, age, and scarcity.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced by Horse Soldier Bourbon (American Freedom Distillery), Commanders Select VI is part of the brands ultra-limited Commanders Select series, curated by the U.S. Army Green Berets behind the label.

This expression is aged for approximately 12 years in a single Bardstown rickhouse, allowing for consistent maturation conditions and deep oak integration.

The whiskey is crafted from a high-rye mashbill, contributing to its spice-forward structure, and is bottled at barrel proof (~51.5% ABV / 103 proof) without dilution, preserving full intensity and texture.

Rather than a single barrel, this is a meticulously blended selection of top-performing barrels, chosen to create a unified but powerful profile.

As with other Commanders Select releases, scarcity and curation are centralpositioning it firmly in the collectible, allocation-tier bourbon category.

Tasting Profile

Nose: Caramel, toasted oak, dried fruit, and baking spice with hints of cocoa and leather.

Palate: Full-bodied and assertivedark caramel, butterscotch, rye spice, and roasted oak with layered sweetness.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering spice, espresso, and deep oak complexity.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Commanders Old Fashioned (Premium Serve)

• 2 oz Horse Soldier Commanders Select VI
• 0.25 oz rich simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• Stir over ice, garnish with orange peel

High-Proof Manhattan

• 2 oz Horse Soldier Commanders Select VI
• 1 oz sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes bitters
• Stir and strain into coupe

Serving & Occasion
Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open up its structure. Ideal for collectors, serious bourbon drinkers, and high-end tasting environments.