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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Yellowstone Select
Put Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) next to Yellowstone Select and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +17 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$40 – $50 ~$45 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).