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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Yellowstone Select
Eagle Rare 12 Year and Yellowstone Select are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$50 – $80 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +2 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 | ~$40 – $50 ~$20 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Yellowstone Select
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak 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 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).