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Yellowstone Select vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Yellowstone Select and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$40 less | ~$70 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
Yellowstone Select
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 5/9 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).