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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Yellowstone Select is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (111 vs. 93).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +18 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$40 – $50 ~$10 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
- 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 Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).