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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Yellowstone Select
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and Yellowstone Select are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional Tennessee whiskeys, where the real difference is price (~$80 – $120 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +14 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$40 – $50 ~$55 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Yellowstone Select does 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
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with 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, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).