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Jim Beam Black vs Yellowstone Select
Jim Beam Black and Yellowstone Select sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jim Beam Black | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$20 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Jim Beam Black and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jim Beam Black
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Jim Beam Black Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 6/2 nuttiness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
- 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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).