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Yellowstone Select vs Wild Turkey 81
On paper Yellowstone Select and Wild Turkey 81 are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (93 vs. 81) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional 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) +12 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$20 – $25 ~$23 less |
- Yellowstone Select and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Wild Turkey 81
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/3 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name with more proof behind it.
- Go with Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).