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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and Yellowstone Select is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$90 – $130 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 | ~$40 – $50 ~$65 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- 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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
- 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 (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).