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Yellowstone Select vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Comparing Yellowstone Select and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- 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
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).