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Yellowstone Select vs Four Roses Bourbon
Comparing Yellowstone Select and Four Roses Bourbon reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +13 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$22 – $28 ~$20 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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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/3 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name with more proof behind it.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).