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W.L. Weller Special Reserve vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing W.L. Weller Special Reserve and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Special Reserve | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $60 | ~$40 – $50 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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
W.L. Weller Special Reserve
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Special Reserve Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/4 spice: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
- 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 W.L. Weller Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).