Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies, this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.
The Beam family has long and deep roots in all things Kentucky bourbon. Not all people with this name, however, work at the Jim Beam distillery. Others, such as brothers Stephen and Paul Beam, who are seventh-generation descendants of Jacob Beam, are off on their own journey, being the proud distillers behind Limestone Branch Distillery.
The Beam brothers laid down the roots for Limestone in 2010, and by far, the most popular label under their portfolio is Yellowstone Bourbon. Several iterations of this expression exist, including the highly sought-after Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon, which varies each year by age statements in the bottle and cask finishing types.
What’s in the bottle
The bourbon being reviewed here, Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2024), is the 9th year since this variant first came to market. For this year, it is extra aged, featuring 7-year and 17-year aged bourbons, and is Limestone Branch Master Distiller Stephen Beam’s first double finish in French brandy and cognac casks.
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“The 2024 expression of Yellowstone Limited Edition represents my natural progression of experimenting with special finishes over the years,” said Stephen Beam at the time of its announcement. “Now, finished bourbons have become sought after by fans who want to push the flavor profile. I love experimenting and exploring new opportunities, and using a double finish with brandy and cognac casks created a more complex and nuanced bourbon, opening a whole new experience for consumers to enjoy.”
Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), an allocation of 10,000 cases (3-in) of Yellowstone Limited Edition are arriving on store shelves in September at a minimum suggested price of $99.99 per 750mL bottle.
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