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Woodford Reserve vs Yellowstone Select
Put Woodford Reserve next to Yellowstone Select and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $42 ~$7 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Yellowstone Select does 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
Woodford Reserve
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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
- 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 Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).