Yellowstone Single Barrel
Overall Score: 6.75/10
Overall Value: 3/5
Distillery: Undisclosed Kentucky Distillery
Classification: Straight Bourbon
Company: Limestone Branch Distillery
Release Date: Ongoing
Proof: 102
Age: NAS
Color: Honey
MSRP: $60 (2026)
Mashbill: Undisclosed
The Barrel Bros’ Review
The nose on this Yellowstone Single Barrel opens with a sweet, nutty profile reminiscent of fresh banana nut muffins, quickly shifting toward orchard fruits like apple and pear. As it breathes, you’ll catch hints of white wine, mint, confectioners' sugar, maple syrup, and a gentle wave of strawberry red fruit with a touch of Laffy Taffy sweetness.
The mouthfeel on the palate is light yet silky, making it an easy-drinking pour. It brings a unique mix of dried apricots, a subtle grassy or hay-like undertone, and a welcoming touch of aged oak that brings to mind the traditional warehouse vibe of good whiskey. It is straightforward and approachable, though it lacks deep complexity.
The finish tends to be the trickiest part of the pour. It starts with light oak and a nutty character, but as it lingers, it can turn a bit punchy with medicinal cherry notes, raw alcohol heat, and a noticeable mouth-drying sensation.
Yellowstone single barrels are notoriously variable from barrel to barrel, making them a bit of a gamble. Fortunately, this bottle from their Hand picked collection leans toward the better side of the spectrum. If you grab one at MSRP, it is a fair and enjoyable addition to the shelf. Whenever possible, tasting a sample first is the best way to ensure you land a gem rather than a miss.
If you’re looking for specific notes from our Barrel Bros, read their individual reviews below!
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Individual Reviews
The Rye Guy Says
Score: 6.5/10
Value: 2.5/5
THE NOSE:
The initial nosing is sweet and nutty. I was getting a lot of banana nut muffin flavors.
The fruitiness did even out into more of a strawberry redfruit profile, with a bit of that Laffy Taffy sweet profile.
THE TASTE:
The mouthfeel is light but silky. The profile reminded me of dried apricots, its sweet and fruity but has a more unique profile.
The palate also brought back memories of the “Angels Share” scent when we toured the Buffalo Trace distillery. Just good whiskey and aged oak.
I started to get a bit of a grassy or hay flavor after multiple sips, very subtle.
THE FINISH:
This is the weakest part. Something gets a bit punchy, medicinal cherry, and almost even raw alcohol flavors.
I also noticed it having a bit of the mouth drying effect.
A bit of light oak builds here after multiple sips.
BUY OR PASS?
I really wish the finish on the same level as the nose and the palate. If it were, it would make it an easy recommendation for the price point and even still it’s a good bottle. We’ve had a few of these bottles that have ranged from exceptional to not great. If you get the opportunity to try a sample first that’s the way to go! Could find a gem.
The Hunter Says
Score: 7/10
Value: 3.5/5
THE NOSE:
Light and fruity. I get apple and pear right away, along with a little mint and even a white wine note.
There’s also a soft confectioners sugar sweetness and a very subtle Butterfinger candy bar note. I even pick up a little maple syrup.
The notes are a bit muted overall, but they’re really nice.
THE TASTE:
The palate feel is pretty light and basic. I get a little oak right up front, then some muted sweetness.
It’s enjoyable and easy to sip, but there’s not a lot of depth or complexity going on.
THE FINISH:
The finish starts with oak and a Jim Beam-like nuttiness. It’s not bad, just not really my personal preference.
The longer the finish goes, though, the more it turns into burnt oak, which I really don’t enjoy.
BUY OR PASS?
I have a love-hate relationship with Yellowstone single barrels. Some of the best bottles I’ve ever had were Yellowstone picks, but I’ve also had some that were terrible. They really are that different from barrel to barrel.
If you ever get the chance to buy one, I highly recommend tasting it first if possible. It could be an amazing pour or a frustrating one. Thankfully, this particular single barrel falls on the better side.
