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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +22 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$40 – $50 ~$33 less |
- Yellowstone Select does 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
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).