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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and Yellowstone Select is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (100 vs. 93).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$40 – $50 ~$10 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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).