What is the story behind Horse Soldier bourbon?

What is the story behind Horse Soldier bourbon?

Some of the employees at American Freedom distillery were among the famous Green Beret soldiers who fought the Taliban on horseback in the mountains of Northern Afghanistan. Their story was the subject of the 2018 movie “12 Strong.” The distillery’s Horse Soldier bourbon is a tribute to those fighters.

Where is Horse Soldier bourbon made?

Columbus

What’s the best tasting bourbon?

Here are the best bourbons to drink today.

  • Best Overall: Henry Mckenna Single Barrel.
  • Best Value: Maker’s Mark.
  • Best for Sipping: Widow Jane 10 Year.
  • Best Kentucky Bourbon: Evan Williams Single Barrel.
  • Best Tennessee Bourbon: Heaven’s Door.
  • Best Under $50: Four Roses Single Barrel.
  • Best Under $100: Willett Noah’s Mill.

What means horse soldiers?

Filters. (military) An army member who fights horseback; a cavalry or cavalier. noun.

Is the horse soldiers a true story?

Though based loosely on Grierson’s Raid, The Horse Soldiers is a fictional account that departs considerably from the actual events. The real-life protagonist, a music teacher named Benjamin Grierson, becomes railroad engineer John Marlowe in the film.

What special forces were 12 strong?

Gen. John Mulholland led a team of Green Berets and is among the main characters depicted in the film “12 Strong.” “That was intimidating, yeah, and of course you realize you’re carrying the weight of the nation,” said retired Lt.

Does the Northern Alliance still exist?

The Northern Alliance fought a defensive war against the Taliban government. With the Taliban forced from control of the country, the Northern Alliance was dissolved as members and parties supported the new Afghan Interim Administration, with some members later becoming part of the Karzai administration.

Who killed Ahmad Shah Masood?

Massoud was reportedly assassinated by members of the Taliban and al-Qaeda on Sept 9, 2001, two days before the attacks.

Why is Ahmad Shah Massoud important?

He was a powerful guerrilla commander during the resistance against the Soviet occupation between 1979 and 1989. In the 1990s, he led the government’s military wing against rival militias; after the Taliban takeover, was the leading opposition commander against their regime until his assassination in 2001.

How many navy SEALs died in Operation Red Wings?

Three of the four SEALs were killed, and a quick reaction force helicopter sent in for their aid was shot down with a rocket-propelled grenade fired from an RPG-7, killing all eight U.S. Navy SEALs and all eight U.S. Army Special Operations aviators on board.

Who was the general of Afghan descent?

Ahmad Shah Durrani