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Yellowstone Select vs Stagg
Comparing Yellowstone Select and Stagg reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +37 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$50 less | ~$70 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Yellowstone Select and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/10 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 5/9 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat (Stagg).