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Stellum Bourbon vs Yellowstone Select
Stellum Bourbon and Yellowstone Select sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +22 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 less |
- Stellum Bourbon and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).