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Old Forester Statesman vs Yellowstone Select
Put Old Forester Statesman next to Yellowstone Select and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester Statesman | 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 | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +2 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less |
- Yellowstone Select does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Old Forester Statesman
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
- 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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight.
- 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, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).