Yellowstone Bourbon has a storied history that dates back to 1872 when Joseph Bernard Dant named a series of whiskeys after Yellowstone National Park. Today, the brand is managed by his descendant, Stephen Beam, who, alongside his brother Paul, founded Limestone Branch Distillery in 2010 and revived the Yellowstone label. In 2015, they formed a partnership with Luxco, which was acquired by MGP in 2021.

The brand is particularly known for its annual Limited Edition releases, with the latest, the 2026 Limited Edition, being its 11th release. This bottling will be available nationwide starting August 2026.

For this year’s edition, Stephen Beam blended 7-year-old and 14-year-old Kentucky straight bourbons. Neither whiskey was produced at Limestone Branch. The 7-year-old is speculated to be sourced from Lux Row or another undisclosed distillery, while the 14-year component comes from an undisclosed Kentucky distillery.

After blending, the bourbon underwent secondary maturation in Ruby and Tawny Port casks for roughly 12 weeks, followed by a final bottling at a proof of 101 (50.5% ABV).

Upon tasting, the 2026 Limited Edition exhibits a rich nuttiness on the nose, with aromas reminiscent of peanut brittle, toffee, and dark dried fruits. The palate reveals similar nutty characteristics alongside dates, figs, and a hint of baked fruit. The finish offers burnt caramel notes, concluding a pleasant drinking experience.

At a price of $99, it’s positioned as a premium but moderately accessible bourbon, especially appealing to those fond of nutty, toffee-like flavors. The 2026 Limited Edition is available at the Limestone Branch Distillery Visitor’s Center and will soon roll out to wider distribution.