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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | 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 | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +22 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 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
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).