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Evan Williams Black Label vs Yellowstone Select
On paper Evan Williams Black Label and Yellowstone Select are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$14 – $18 vs. ~$40 – $50) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$29 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
Evan Williams Black Label
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a lower price point.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).