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Bulleit Bourbon vs Yellowstone Select
Bulleit Bourbon and Yellowstone Select sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$17 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Yellowstone Select does 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a lower price point.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).