Brand

Yellowstone

Yellowstone is a historic American whiskey brand founded in 1872, today associated with bourbon, rye and American single malt production. The range includes regular releases, single barrel/hand‑picked bottlings and limited editions, produced and/or bottled through a partnership with Limestone Branch Distillery (Lebanon, KY) and included in a portfolio managed by industry groups.
  • Lebanon · Kentucky · United States
  • Since 1872

Yellowstone

Meet the producer

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The story
The Yellowstone brand was introduced in 1872 by the J. B. Dant Distillery. Ownership and production changed several times during the 20th century; in the 1990s the brand entered the sphere of the David Sherman Company (later Luxco). From 2015 Luxco and Limestone Branch Distillery collaborated to bring historic production back to Kentucky. In 2021 the ownership group of Luxco's brands became part of MGP Ingredients, which today includes Yellowstone in its portfolio of brands and related distilleries.
Production philosophy
Yellowstone positions itself as a brand that values the historical heritage of American bourbon: it offers a range combining accessible expressions, selected single barrels and special releases finished in wine or fortified casks. The approach balances tradition (historic recipes and family references) with experimentation in finishes and barrel selections.
Territory
Kentucky, United States (brand originally from the Kentucky region; current production concentrated in Lebanon, KY).
Awards and recognition
Awards reported for some expressions (e.g. Yellowstone American Single Malt: ASCOT and SIP awards reported on the brand's official website).
Production method
Current production of Yellowstone expressions takes place at Limestone Branch Distillery (Lebanon, KY). The range includes blends of barrels of different ages, single‑barrel selections and finishes in wine or fortified casks for some editions. Historically, some expressions were sourced or distilled by third‑party partners before production was consolidated locally.
Ageing
Aging in American oak barrels for bourbon/KS BW expressions; some releases receive finishes in wine or fortified casks (e.g. Armagnac, Amarone, Marsala) or in sherry casks for specific labels.
Characteristics
Type
Brand
City
Lebanon
Categories
  • Kentucky bourbon
  • Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
  • Rye Whiskey
  • American single malt
  • Single barrel / hand‑picked
  • Limited edition bourbons
Raw materials
  • corn
  • rye
  • barley (malted barley)
Casks and ageing vessels
  • American oak barrels (new charred oak)
  • Amarone casks
  • Armagnac casks
  • Marsala casks
  • Cream sherry casks (Minor Case finish)
Representative products
  • Minor Case Straight Rye - 70cl - Yellowstone
  • Yellowstone American Single Malt Whiskey - 70cl - Yellowstone
  • Yellowstone Select Hand Picked Collection - 70cl - Yellowstone
  • Yellowstone Select KSBW - 70cl - Yellowstone
What makes it distinctive
  • Historic brand introduced in 1872
  • Modern production and relaunch tied to Limestone Branch Distillery (Lebanon, KY)
  • Diverse range: core bourbons, finished ryes and American single malt
  • Hand Picked / single barrel program and limited releases with experimental finishes

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