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Rowan's Creek vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Rowan's Creek and Yellowstone Select is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (100.1 vs. 93).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$40 – $50 |
- Rowan's Creek and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
Rowan's Creek
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
- 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).