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Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond vs Yellowstone Select
Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond and Yellowstone Select sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 less |
- 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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
- 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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it with slightly more proof behind it.
- 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 (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).