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Stagg vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Stagg and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +37 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$40 – $50 ~$50 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stagg and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/3 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).