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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and Yellowstone Select is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$60 – $80 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | 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 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$40 – $50 ~$25 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 Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/5 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
- 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 Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
- 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 (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).