Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Toasted Oak Staves 100 Proof is a tribute to craftsmanship, patience, and the art of wood. Created by seventh-generation distiller Stephen Beam, this bourbon builds on the Yellowstone legacy with a bold twist, extra aging with toasted oak staves that deepen its flavor and add a new dimension of warmth. It’s where time, fire, and oak converge to create a whiskey that’s both familiar and daringly new.

Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Toasted Oak Staves 100 Proof 75cl
Brand: Limestone Branch Distillery | Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | ABV: 50% (100 Proof) | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 750ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Sweet vanilla and honey lead the way, layered with caramelized sugar, toasted marshmallow, and soft oak. Hints of baking spice and roasted nuts linger in the background, giving it a rich, inviting aroma.
Palate: Creamy and full-bodied. Notes of toffee, butterscotch, and charred oak unfold, balanced by waves of cinnamon, cocoa, and subtle fruit sweetness. The toasted staves bring a mellow smokiness and velvety depth.
Finish: Long and satisfying, with lingering caramel, spice, and oak warmth. It leaves behind a comforting sweetness kissed by char.

Production Details:
This special release begins as Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon, aged traditionally in new charred American oak barrels. It then undergoes a finishing period with toasted oak staves, carefully selected to enhance the whiskey’s vanilla, caramel, and spice profile. Bottled at 100 proof, it strikes the perfect balance between intensity and drinkability, showcasing the innovation and mastery of Limestone Branch Distillery.

Perfect For:
Bourbon drinkers who love classic Kentucky flavor but crave something richer and more complex. Perfect for evenings when you want a whiskey that feels both grounded in tradition and elevated by craftsmanship.

Expert Notes:
Reviewers call this “a beautiful evolution of the Yellowstone style,” applauding its depth, texture, and balance of toasted sweetness with spice. It’s a standout example of how wood finishing can transform an already great bourbon into something exceptional.

Customer Reviews:
“Smooth, rich, and layered, one of the best 100-proof bourbons I’ve tried.”   Matthew G.
“The toasted oak adds this creamy, dessert-like flavor that’s addictive.”   Ryan P.
“Perfect proof, perfect balance. Yellowstone at its best.”   Nicole L.

Interesting Fact:
The idea for this release was inspired by the traditional Kentucky practice of experimenting with different oak toasts and chars. The “toasted stave” technique allows more caramelized sugars to emerge from the wood, giving the bourbon its signature round sweetness.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat or with a single cube of ice to let the toasted oak and caramel notes bloom. For a rich cocktail twist, use it in an Old Fashioned, the toasted sweetness pairs perfectly with orange and bitters.

Distillery Background:
Limestone Branch Distillery, founded by Stephen and Paul Beam in 2011, carries the combined heritage of the Beam and Dant families, two of Kentucky’s most storied whiskey lineages. Every bottle reflects their devotion to small-batch excellence and innovation. The Yellowstone Toasted Oak Staves edition stands as proof of that mastery, a bourbon rooted in legacy, refined through fire, and finished with intention.