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Yellowstone Select vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Comparing Yellowstone Select and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$40 – $50 vs. ~$70 – $140).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$60 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Yellowstone Select and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).