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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Yellowstone Select
Old Forester 100 Proof 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 | Old Forester 100 Proof | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $32 ~$16 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Yellowstone Select does 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
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).