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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Yellowstone Select is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$16 – $22 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$26 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 Bottled-in-Bond
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).