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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Yellowstone Select is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$55 – $65 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$40 – $50 ~$15 less |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).