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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Yellowstone Select
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Yellowstone Select sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +31 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$40 – $50 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).