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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +23 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$40 – $50 ~$305 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon 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 (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).