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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Yellowstone Select
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Yellowstone Select are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$85 – $100 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$40 – $50 ~$48 less |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate with slightly 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).