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Yellowstone Select vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
On paper Yellowstone Select and Jack Daniel’s Bonded are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (93 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$30 – $38 ~$11 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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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).