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2018 Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

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Product Description

Introducing the third & final generation of our descendant-barrel finishing experiment. In 2016 we finished our Limited Edition Bourbon in specially-selected, toasted American Oak wine barrels. These uniquely nuanced wine casks lent their special flavor and finish to that year's celebrated bourbon. But their journey was barely begun. Later that year, the same barrels - whose richness and flavor, now increasing with experience - were lightly (No.1) charged after 2016's bourbon was dumped and bottled. Then, the same 28 barrels were refilled with our soon-to-be Double-Gold-Winning 2017 Limited Edition. This year, for our 2018 Limited Edition, the very same barrels - now with a rich complexity of their own - were dumped and deeply (No.3) charred. This heavy char over bourbon-wet oak produced a rich palate of burnt sugar, deep caramel and a lingering essence of Creme Brulee. As always, the constituent bourbon aged in these extraordinary casks is carefully hand selected and, like last year, includes our own bourbon, lovingly handmade here at Limestone Branch with our signature heirloom white corn. From our hearts to fill your glass.

Product Specs

Alcohol by Volume50.5%
Country of OriginUnited States
RegionKentucky
UPC088352133348

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Awards & Scores

Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for the 2018 release.

These reviews and medals are for the 2018 release. We also sell 2020 at 101 proof ($399.96), 2022 at 101 proof ($399.96), and 2023 at 101 proof ($399.96).

What critics and judges wrote

Whisky Advocate · Jeffery Lindenmuth · 2018
Lavish oak aromas display sawdust, sandalwood, baking spices, and Christmas cookies, but lurking underneath is lots of dark fruit … A truly pretty, complex, and delicious whiskey, although the oak feels like it's just a bit overdressed.
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Distiller · Jacob Grier
With their 101-proof 2018 release, Yellowstone has delivered a bright, easy-drinking bourbon at a relatively high proof. Oak and vanilla form the backbone of this whiskey, with subtle notes like lemongrass, almond, and jasmine coming out as well.
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IWSC judges · Silver · 2020
A bright and attractive example with a nutty, umami character on the nose. The palate is complex and well-balanced with pronounced dried fruit and spice flavours.
Read the judges' note on iwsc.net

Competition medals

1 medal from 1 competition, 2020.

Tasting Notes

Flavor profile

How strongly each flavor family shows up across 5 notes from 4 publications, all for the 2018 release, weighted by source.

  • Herbal & greenalpine forest, subtle notes like lemongrass and jasmineLight
  • Fruitylots of dark fruit, black cherry soda, blueberry muffin, cassis, pronounced dried fruitLight
  • SweetChristmas cookies, root beer barrels, vanilla form the backbone, rich palate of burnt sugar, deep caramel and a lingering essence of Creme BruleeLight
  • Oak & maltLavish oak aromas, sawdust, sandalwood, the oak feels like it's just a bit overdressed, Oak form the backboneClear
  • SmokeA hint
  • Spicebaking spices, lingering notes of baking spice, pronounced spiceLight

Flavor map

Yellowstone Limited Edition against other bourbons we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.

← More delicateRicher →Less smokySmokier →YellowstoneLimited EditionBooker'sBlood OathOld Fitzgerald Bottled inBond Decanter Series

Closest bourbons at a similar price: Booker's ($249.96), Blood Oath ($599.96), and Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Decanter Series ($499.96).

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Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.

WhiskyRichSmokyPrice
Yellowstone Limited Edition (this bottle)5.10.6$399.96
Penelope 'Cooper Series' Rose Cask Finish5.10.7$99.96
Booker's5.20.7$249.96
Chicken Cock5.00.7$59.97
Eagle Rare 10 Year5.10.8$58.96
Angel's Envy Port Wine Barrel Finish4.80.5$34.97
Blood Oath5.20.9$599.96
Maker's Mark5.40.7$26.97
Conecuh Ridge Distillery Clyde May's Special Reserve 6 Year Old4.80.4$64.98
Elijah Craig 23 Year Old Single Barrel5.40.4$1,699.96
Old Forester 1897 'Bottled In Bond'4.90.9$64.98
New Riff Bottled in Bond5.50.6$39.96
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream5.10.2$39.98
Penelope 'Four Grain' Wheated5.01.0$39.97
FEW 93 Proof5.40.9$49.98
High West Distillery 'American Prairie' Blended4.80.9$29.97
Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Decanter Series5.40.3$499.96
Evan Williams Black Label5.11.1$13.97
Hancocks Presidents Reserve Single Barrel5.60.6$99.96
Knob Creek Small Batch 9 Year Old5.50.9$36.97
Michter's 10 Year Old Single Barrel5.50.9$379.96
Redemption Wheated4.60.6$39.97
Smooth Ambler Old Scout5.50.3$39.98
Widow Jane 10 Year Old5.50.9$79.98
Kentucky Owl 'Confiscated'5.60.5$149.96
Hirsch 'The Horizon'4.60.3$42.98
1792 Single Barrel5.70.5$42.96

Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.

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