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Yellowstone Select vs David Nicholson Reserve
Comparing Yellowstone Select and David Nicholson Reserve is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (93 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | David Nicholson Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$30 – $40 ~$10 less |
- Yellowstone Select and David Nicholson Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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
Yellowstone Select
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David Nicholson Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select David Nicholson Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/6 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- David Nicholson Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
- Go with David Nicholson Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve).