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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Yellowstone Select
On paper Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Yellowstone Select are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so proof (100 vs. 93) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% 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 | ~$30 – $38 ~$11 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
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).