Yellowstone 2020 Limited Edition Bourbon kicks it off with caramel, dried citrus sweetness, and an enveloping oakiness that’s not too dark or burnt, followed by an underlying marshmallow pillow, cherry, cinnamon, clove, and dark apples that provide some roundness and softness. The Armagnac finish seems to add dark citrus, vanilla, and dark berry and cherry fruitiness. It’s not hugely fruity, in the upper range of moderate, but it’s a nice addition to the base bourbon. I don’t think that this should come as much of a surprise, but this Yellowstone bourbon has a moderately dry and grassy nuttiness to it. Given Yellowstone’s connection to Jim Beam, this bourbon could possibly be 7 year old bourbon from Jim Beam, although there is a chance that it’s sourced from Heaven Hill. The 101 proof is pretty calm, so nothing to report there.

After swirling, the grassy nuttiness and sweet roasted corn come first, undoubtedly from Jim Beam or Heaven Hill bourbon. The nuttiness is followed by citrusy honey, lightly burnt vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg-covered baked apples, sweet maltiness, and peppermint sprinkled on top. As the bourbon settles, dark fruitiness reappears – primarily cherries and berries. It’s not a major fruity presence, but it’s noticeable enough given that the Jim Beam / Heaven Hill base bourbon usually isn’t this fruity on its own (assuming I’m correct about the source). The second time around, the Armagnac finish seems to add softer vanilla marshmallow, round and gentle dark sweetness, and a little extra body to the scents, so I’d say that the finish is present enough to get the point across, but not quite big enough to elevate it to something amazing. It still smells quite good though.