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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Yellowstone Select
Put Russell’s Reserve 10 Year next to Yellowstone Select and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$40 – $50 |
- 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
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).