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Elijah Craig Small Batch vs Yellowstone Select
Elijah Craig Small Batch and Yellowstone Select are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$28 – $35 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Small Batch | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$14 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- 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 Small Batch
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Small Batch Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
- 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 Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).