Yellowstone Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon

A decent nose but lackluster flavor profile. This might be a good one for a beginner. I’d be curious to see what the barrel proof version of this tastes like.

Yellowstone Select Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Proof: 93 (46.5%) Age: NAS Mashbill: Undisclosed Distillery: Limestone Branch Distillery, Lebanon, KY Price: $35 - $50 Color: Dark Amber Nose: Vanilla, touch of leather, caramel, smallest hint of smoke, hint of corn after being in the glass for a while Palate: Sweet, caramel, rye spicy, rich & oily, touch of oak, subtle dark fruit Finish: Medium-Long, brown sugar, oak, baking spices, black cherry, lingering heat in mouth Personal Rating: 6.5/10 Notes: Not a bad pour really, but doesn’t stand out as immediately memorable. I didn’t pick up on the cherry notes immediately, but after sitting in the glass for a bit they started to come out. I’ve heard that some folks are paying $50 for this bottle, but I paid $35 at Binny’s here in the Chicago burbs. I’m not mad about it, I think that $35 is a good price for what I have here: a standard, decent, easy to drink bourbon. The packaging is neat and makes it seem like it is more exclusive and high-end than it really is, but I won’t fault them for that. Basically, enjoy this bad boy anyway you like: neat, rocks, cocktail, etc. With the sweetness and hints of cherry, it probably wouldn’t be a bad idea to use it in the kitchen either