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George T. Stagg vs Yellowstone Select
Put George T. Stagg next to Yellowstone Select and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +50 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$40 – $50 ~$430 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Yellowstone Select
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/3 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).