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Yellowstone Select vs Evan Williams Black Label
On paper Yellowstone Select and Evan Williams Black Label are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$40 – $50 vs. ~$14 – $18) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +7 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$14 – $18 ~$29 less |
- 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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Evan Williams Black Label
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).