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Penelope Toasted Series vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Penelope Toasted Series and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% 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 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 less |
- Yellowstone Select does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Toasted Series
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with slightly more proof behind it.
- 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 (Penelope Toasted Series); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).