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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Yellowstone Select
On paper Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Yellowstone Select are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$16 – $22 vs. ~$40 – $50) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$26 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- 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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state 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, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).