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2021 Yellowstone Limited Edition Bourbon

September 17, 2021 · By Matthew Evans · 8.9 / 10
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Whiskey Consensus Score
8.9 /10
Excellent
Score Breakdown
Complexity
8.9
Nose
8.8
Palate
9.1
Finish
9.1
Value
8.8
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2021 Yellowstone Limited Edition from Limestone Branch Distillery is a blend of 7-year-old and 15-year-old bourbon.

The Good

  • Value
  • Finish
  • Mouthfeel

The Bad

  • Availability
2021 Yellowstone Limited Edition Bourbon

A little background

2021 Yellowstone Limited Edition from Limestone Branch Distillery is a blend of 7-year-old and 15-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The barrels used for this blend were selected by Limestone Branch Master Distiller Stephen Beam. Additionally, select 7-year-old barrels in this blend were finished in Amarone casks. 2021 Limited Edition will be bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV) and sold in custom-designed bottles for a suggested retail price of $99.99 per bottle.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Caramel, lime jello, orange marmalade, and artificial vanilla. Very light nose that’s filled with citrus and fruit.

Palate

Vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, tobacco, nutmeg, and flat cola. The palate is thick and rich.

Finish

A pronounced medium ling finish with notes of cinnamon, espresso, anise, strawberry jam, angostura bitters, caramel, and a hint of citrus fruit.

In closing

Simply out, the 2021 release of Yellowstone Limited Edition does not disappoint. It boasts complex and bold flavor with wonderful mouthfeel and finish. The alcohol is very well integrated, especially on the nose. At $99.99, this limited edition bourbon is a great value and for sure on my “must buy” list.

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Limestone Branch Distillery. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attached.

2021 Yellowstone Limited Edition Bourbon

101 Proof
8.9

Complexity

8.9/10

Nose

8.8/10

Palate

9.1/10

Finish

9.1/10

Value

8.8/10

The Good

  • Value
  • Finish
  • Mouthfeel

The Bad

  • Availability
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Every bottle on Whiskey Consensus is evaluated across five categories on a 1–100 scale. The five scores are averaged to produce a final overall score out of 10.

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Score Rating What It Means
9.5 – 10.0ExceptionalOne for the history books
9.0 – 9.4OutstandingA benchmark expression
8.5 – 8.9GreatSeek this bottle out
8.0 – 8.4Very GoodAbove average in every way
7.5 – 7.9GoodWorth your money
7.0 – 7.4Above AverageA solid everyday pour
6.5 – 6.9AverageUnremarkable but drinkable
6.0 – 6.4Below AverageHard to recommend
5.5 – 5.9Hard PassBetter options at this price
0.0 – 5.4AvoidNot worth your time or money
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