I hear ya. Barley Wines are usually in the 10-12% range, so it is obvious they will FUCK you up. That's like most of the shit I drink, wether it be Imperial Stouts at around 9% or IPA's around 7-9%...I fucking love them, and before I know it, I'm absolutely SHITFACED.
Old Horizontal sounds VERY familiar, although there are several beers out there called "Vertical" or "Horizontal", lol.
So far, North Coast Brewery is a HUGE 2/2 with their Red Seal Ale and Old Rasputin Imperial Stout. Both HIGHHHHHHHLLLY KICKASS!