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Four Roses Bourbon vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Four Roses Bourbon and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$20 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
Four Roses Bourbon
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/5 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).