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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Yellowstone Select
Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Yellowstone Select sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 | ~$40 – $50 ~$10 less |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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 Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).