Is Horse Soldier A Kentucky Bourbon?

Ohio-based Bourbon brand Horse Soldier has broken ground on a US$200 million distillery in Kentucky. Horse Soldier Bourbon has started building a distillery on a 227-acre site overlooking Lake Cumberland in Somerset, Pulaski County.

Where is Horse Soldier bourbon from?

American Freedom Distillery, located in St. Petersburg, Florida is proud to announce their historic packaging of their wildly popular Horse Soldier Bourbon; Horse Soldier Signature Bourbon is bottled in glass pressed from a mold created with steel from the World Trade Center.

Who made Horse Soldier bourbon?

Horse Soldier Bourbon was founded in 2016 by John Koko, Elizabeth Pritchard-Koko, Scott Neil, and key retired members of the hand-selected detachment of Green Berets from the 5th Special Forces Group who were the first to enter Afghanistan on horseback weeks following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Where is Horse Soldier whiskey made?

Columbus, Ohio
For now, Horse Soldier Bourbon is distilled in Columbus, Ohio at an unnamed distillery. The bourbon’s name comes from a mounted Special Forces unit, Operational Detachment Alpha, that deployed to Afghanistan immediately following the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

What whiskey brands are from Kentucky?

Kentucky bourbon

• Basil Hayden’s (small batch)
• Booker’s (small batch)
• Baker’s (small batch)
• Jim Beam (also made at Jim Beam distillery Booker Noe plant)
• Knob Creek (small batch)
• Old Crow.
• Old Grand-Dad.
• Red Stag by Jim Beam.

What bourbon did cowboys drink?

The bottles holding Jim Beam, Maker’s Mark, Wild Turkey, and Buffalo Trace wrap the era in fond nostalgia with fonts reminiscent of “Wanted: Dead or Alive” posters.

Who owns Horse Soldier whiskey?

The Bourbon brand was founded in 2016 by John Koko, Elizabeth Pritchard-Koko, Scott Neil, and retired members of the detachment of Green Berets from the 5th Special Forces Group.

What distillery Makes Horse Soldier Bourbon?

Horse Soldier started their bourbon journey in 2014 when they committed themselves to a new mission to create a world-leading, ultra-premium bourbon brand. Horse Soldier Bourbon is currently distilled at Middle West Spirits in Columbus, Ohio.

What is the story behind Horse Soldier Bourbon?

America’s Response Monument is dedicated to the service members of America’s Special Forces and their response to the 9/11 attacks. The Horse Soldier brand is a dedication to the bronze statue located in Liberty Park at “Ground Zero” New York City.

What is the bourbon in John Wick?

Blanton’s
Everybody wants to know. What Bourbon does Jon Wick drink? Keanu Reeves’ character definitely has expensive taste, from stylish cars to flashy weaponry, and of course his drink of choice. John Wick is seen drinking a bottle of Blanton’s at the Continental hotel, following a good old fashioned gunfight.

How much does a bottle of Horse Soldier Bourbon cost?

Horse Soldier bourbon whiskey is a carefully distilled spirit from American Freedom Distillery, and a bottle has a price point that ranges from $40 to $1000, depending on the expression.

What goes good with Horse Soldier Bourbon?

A lot of people mix Horse Soldier Bourbon with soda to sweeten the bourbon and make the taste a little bearable. The soda that mixes best with Horse Soldier Bourbon is Coke.

Is Horse Soldier Bourbon veteran owned?

SOMERSET, Ky. —
Horse Soldier Bourbon was founded by retired members of the U.S. Special Forces in 2014. The founding members were the first to enter Afghanistan, on horseback, following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

What is the most famous bourbon in Kentucky?

Best Overall: Noah’s Mill Small Batch Bourbon
Produced by the family-owned Willett distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, Noah’s Mill has won multiple gold medals at the San Fransisco World Spirits Competition.

What’s a famous Kentucky bourbon?

Most of the world’s bourbon comes from nearly 70 distilleries in Kentucky’s Bourbon Country. All of the big bourbon names are here — Jim Beam, Woodford Reserve, Maker’s Mark, and Wild Turkey, among others — and there’s good reason for that.

What’s the difference between Kentucky whiskey and bourbon?

The main differences between bourbon and whiskey are the kind of grain used and where the spirit is produced. Bourbon is an American made whiskey that must contain at least 51 percent corn in its mash and be aged in new, charred-oak barrels.

How did Old West saloons keep beer cold?

Up in your part of the country, they’d harvest ice from the rivers in the winter time and store it in caves or rock cellars. It would usually last most of the summer. Down in Arizona, you’d see signs in front of saloons saying “Cool Beer,” not “Cold Beer.” Wet gunny sacks and sawdust would keep the beer fairly cool.

What do actors drink instead of bourbon?

iced tea
When you see actors drinking shots of whiskey, they are really drinking iced tea. Well, except for Johnny Deep, who, according to Butcher, while filming a scene for “Arizona Dream,” reportedly drank about 11 shots of Jack Daniels. For heroin, prop experts use mannitol, which is usually used to cut the real drug.

What’s the oldest bourbon?

Wyoming Whiskey 1872 Bourbon is its Oldest Whiskey to Date – Robb Report.

How long is Horse Soldier Bourbon aged?

between 2 to 4 years
American Freedom Distillery offers four types of bourbon: Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon, which is referred to as a ‘straight bourbon’ because it’s aged between 2 to 4 years and uses a mash bill of 65% corn, 30% rye and 5% barley; Horse Soldier Small Batch Bourbon, a wheated using 70% corn, 20% wheat and 10% barley

Is Blanton’s owned by Buffalo Trace?

Blanton’s is a brand of bourbon whiskey produced and marketed by the Sazerac Company. Though it doesn’t own the brand, it has exclusive distilling rights. It is owned by Age International, Inc. It is distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky at the Buffalo Trace Distillery.