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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel vs Yellowstone Select
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and Yellowstone Select sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +17 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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 Single Barrel
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/4 spice: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
- 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 Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with 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 and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).