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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Yellowstone Select
Eagle Rare 10 Year and Yellowstone Select are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$40 – $65 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity.
- 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, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).