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Yellowstone Select vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Comparing Yellowstone Select and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$40 – $50 vs. ~$60 – $80).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Elijah Craig Toasted 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) | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$25 less | ~$60 – $80 |
| 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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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/9 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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 Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).