Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey Founded by four ex-Green Berets this incredibly patriotic, unique bourbon is bottled in American made glass vials pressed in molds made from steel salvaged from the World Trade Center site after 9/11.American Freedom Distillery was founded by four ex-Green Berets. Currently, they're building the distillery in St. Petersburg, Florida. For now, Horse Soldier Bourbon is distilled in Columbus, Ohio.Days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the USA deployed a small team of Green Berets mounted on horseback. These brave men are honored today by the Americas Response Monument at Ground Zero.