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Yellowstone Select vs Penelope Toasted Series
Comparing Yellowstone Select and Penelope Toasted Series reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$18 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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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Penelope Toasted Series
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 3 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.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).