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Stephen Beam & Greg Mefford On Yellowstone American Single Malt + REVIEW

Stephen Beam & Greg Mefford speak about Yellowstone American Single Malt and the soon-to-be-ratified TTB legislation.

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Tasting Notes

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Yellowstone American Single Malt is the inaugural single malt venture from Limestone Branch Distillery. 100% malted barley, aged for 4 years in new, charred oak and bottled at 54% ABV. The Yellowstone brand is over 152 years old, and is revered for its bourbon. How will this American single malt fare as the TTB legislation comes ever-closer to being enacted?
Appearance:
Golden syrup
Nose:
Initially, there is a malty note which is quickly followed by sweet manuka honey, and digestive biscuits. Strangely, a hint of blackcurrant. A touch of caramel and vanilla.
Palate:
It coats the palate very well. There is a small hint of caramel which ushers in that manuka honey. Dates, dried peach and banana, and vanilla bean. With water, the mouthfeel becomes incredibly creamy.
Finish:
Quite long, which I am pleased about given the ABV. The honey lingers along with spiced oak and cloves.
Comments:
I’m impressed! For me, it comes across as something of an American single malt/bourbon hybrid. The caramel flavors are not as well-pronounced as in Yellowstone bourbon, but their subtleties are complimented by the fruity notes of peaches and dates.

The whiskey is also largely affordable. You can pick up a bottle for around $45, with prices varying by retailer. Really not a bad start if you are a bourbon lover looking for something that will ease you into American single malt.

I very much look forward to the day that Limestone Branch Distillery begins to experiment with cask finishes as the single malt category continues to expand.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Beth Squires

Beth Squires is the Deputy Editor of The Whiskey Wash with over half a decade of industry experience. She possesses comprehensive knowledge of the global whisky landscape, spanning everything from heritage and production to complex market analysis. A graduate of the OurWhisky Foundation’s Atonia Programme, which champions women in whisky, Beth is a dedicated advocate for diversity and sustainability, focused on highlighting the innovation and storytelling that define the modern whisky industry.

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