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Yellowstone Select vs Old Forester Statesman
Put Yellowstone Select next to Old Forester Statesman and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +2 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- Yellowstone Select does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).