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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120 proof (60% ABV) +27 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 less |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: The same nine-year Knob Creek juice bottled from a single barrel at 120 proof, and the extra strength suits it. Everything the standard bottling does, turned up — with the barrel-to-barrel variation that comes with the format.
- 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 Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).