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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Yellowstone Select
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Yellowstone Select sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $45 | ~$40 – $50 |
- Yellowstone Select does 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
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Yellowstone Select
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/4 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
- 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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).