{"product_id":"horse-soldier-commander-s-select-vi-12-year-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-barrel-proof-limited-edition","title":"Horse Soldier Commander’s Select VI 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Barrel Proof Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eCommander’s Select VI is one of the most serious releases in the Horse Soldier lineup—fully 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eProduced by Horse Soldier Bourbon (American Freedom Distillery), Commander’s Select VI is part of the brand’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eultra-limited Commander’s Select series\u003c\/strong\u003e, curated by the U.S. Army Green Berets behind the label. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eThis expression is aged for approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e12 years in a single Bardstown rickhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for consistent maturation conditions and deep oak integration. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eThe whiskey is crafted from a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003ehigh-rye mashbill\u003c\/strong\u003e, contributing to its spice-forward structure, and is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003ebottled at barrel proof (~51.5% ABV \/ 103 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e without dilution, preserving full intensity and texture. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eRather than a single barrel, this is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003emeticulously blended selection of top-performing barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen to create a unified but powerful profile. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eAs with other Commander’s Select releases, scarcity and curation are central—positioning it firmly in the collectible, allocation-tier bourbon category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, toasted oak, dried fruit, and baking spice with hints of cocoa and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and assertive—dark caramel, butterscotch, rye spice, and roasted oak with layered sweetness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with lingering spice, espresso, and deep oak complexity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2694\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2192\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2203\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2232\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e~51.5% ABV (103 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2281\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eOrigin \/ Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eKentucky, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2314\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eHorse Soldier Bourbon (American Freedom Distillery)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2387\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eKey Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2416\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eHigh-rye bourbon mashbill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2442\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003eAging \/ Maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003e12 years, single rickhouse 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syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qkrm57\" data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003e2 dashes Angostura bitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b94e4f\" data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eStir over ice, garnish with orange peel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003eHigh-Proof Manhattan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hmdvu3\" data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003e2 oz Horse Soldier Commander’s Select VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iph3jq\" data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003e1 oz sweet vermouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1stin19\" data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3038\"\u003e2 dashes bitters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tgep6k\" data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003eStir and strain into 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