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Yellowstone Select vs Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Put Yellowstone Select next to Smooth Ambler Old Scout and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Smooth Ambler Old Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$40 – $50 |
- 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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Smooth Ambler Old Scout
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
- Go with Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout).