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Baker’s 7 Year vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Baker’s 7 Year and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +14 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).