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Smooth Ambler Old Scout vs Yellowstone Select
Put Smooth Ambler Old Scout next to Yellowstone Select and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Smooth Ambler Old Scout | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +6 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| 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
Smooth Ambler Old Scout
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Smooth Ambler Old Scout Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
- 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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing 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 (Smooth Ambler Old Scout); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).