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Yellowstone Select vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Yellowstone Select and Old Forester 1870 Original Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$5 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Old Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).