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Yellowstone Select vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Yellowstone Select and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +6 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$40 – $45 |
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).