The Story
A masterful exploration of flavor and the inaugural release in Yellowstone's highly sought-after Special Finishes Collection! Crafted by seventh-generation Master Distiller Stephen Beam at Limestone Branch Distillery, this expression begins with Yellowstone's traditional 4-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (crafted from a classic mash bill of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley). To elevate the profile, Beam hand-selected a proprietary blend of five distinct toasted oak staves—High Toast, American Oak Double-Toast, Vanilla, Rickhouse, and Spice Rack—and introduced them into the barrels for a secondary finishing process. Bottled at a robust 100 proof (50% ABV), this innovative technique extracts incredible depths of sweet vanilla, toasted marshmallow, and complex wood spice, resulting in a premium bourbon that honors over 150 years of family distilling heritage.
NOSE
Warm, inviting, and highly aromatic. Rich scents of toasted caramel and vanilla bean are elegantly layered with hints of autumn baking spices, graham cracker, and ground cinnamon.
PALATE
Full-bodied and beautifully robust. Lush flavors of sweet toffee, roasted walnut, and marshmallow give way to a sophisticated mid-palate of unbrewed black tea and a bright pop of white pepper.
FINISH
Crisp, memorable, and exceptionally well-balanced. It leaves a lingering, comforting trail of dark cocoa powder, dry tobacco leaf, and a sophisticated oak warmth.
Description
A masterful exploration of flavor and the inaugural release in Yellowstone's highly sought-after Special Finishes Collection! Crafted by seventh-generation Master Distiller Stephen Beam at Limestone Branch Distillery, this expression begins with Yellowstone's traditional 4-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon (crafted from a classic mash bill of 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley). To elevate the profile, Beam hand-selected a proprietary blend of five distinct toasted oak staves—High Toast, American Oak Double-Toast, Vanilla, Rickhouse, and Spice Rack—and introduced them into the barrels for a secondary finishing process. Bottled at a robust 100 proof (50% ABV), this innovative technique extracts incredible depths of sweet vanilla, toasted marshmallow, and complex wood spice, resulting in a premium bourbon that honors over 150 years of family distilling heritage.
NOSE
Warm, inviting, and highly aromatic. Rich scents of toasted caramel and vanilla bean are elegantly layered with hints of autumn baking spices, graham cracker, and ground cinnamon.
PALATE
Full-bodied and beautifully robust. Lush flavors of sweet toffee, roasted walnut, and marshmallow give way to a sophisticated mid-palate of unbrewed black tea and a bright pop of white pepper.
FINISH
Crisp, memorable, and exceptionally well-balanced. It leaves a lingering, comforting trail of dark cocoa powder, dry tobacco leaf, and a sophisticated oak warmth.
