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Yellowstone Select vs Wild Turkey 101
Put Yellowstone Select next to Wild Turkey 101 and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$25 – $30 ~$18 less |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 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.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).