January 21, 2026

Yellowstone Recollection, Poured With History

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We taste Yellowstone’s new Recollection Series and score it 15 out of 18 while tracing the brand’s roots, the bottle’s historic design, and where limited releases fit in a changing bourbon market. We also break down industry news on Luca Mariano and Jim Beam’s Claremont pause.

• eight-year, 110-proof Yellowstone Recollection profile and tasting
• bottle design inspired by historic show bottles
• classic Kentucky notes of cherry, vanilla, cinnamon, oak
• scoring via nose, body, taste, finish framework
• Yellowstone brand history and modern revival
• Luxco to Ross & Squibb support and scale
• limited editions, finishes, and cigar collaboration
• Luca Mariano Chapter 11 and brand prospects
• Jim Beam Claremont pause, modernization, and strategy
• community picks, store selections, and what to buy next

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A bottle that looks like a time capsule and drinks like a heavyweight—this pour is our kind of history lesson. We crack open Yellowstone’s Recollection Series, an eight-year, 110-proof bourbon that revives the hand-painted “show bottle” spirit while delivering a modern, full-bodied profile. From the embossed glass to the all-cork stopper, the design sets a high bar. The liquid clears it with classic Kentucky notes: dark cherry, vanilla crème, cinnamon warmth, seasoned oak, and a finish that lingers longer than its age would suggest.

We trace Yellowstone’s roots back to 1872 and follow the brand’s revival through Limestone Branch, Luxco, and Ross & Squibb, highlighting how thoughtful stewardship can scale a legacy without sanding off its edges. Along the way, we talk annual limited editions, smart finishing choices, and that Rocky Patel cigar collaboration that turned heads for good reason. If you care about authenticity, this release is more than a collector’s piece—it’s a reminder that great whiskey is built on patience, process, and a clear point of view.

There’s more happening across the industry, too. We dig into Luca Mariano’s Chapter 11 and what it signals for ambitious newcomers, and we unpack Jim Beam’s production pause at Claremont—no layoffs, rebalancing across facilities, and a likely push toward modernization and special-release innovation. It’s not a slowdown story; it’s a strategy story.

We also run our barrel-bottle breakdown: nose, body, taste, and finish. Recollection lands a confident 15 out of 18, thanks to a rich palate and a long, character-driven finish with a hint of oaky grip. If your lane is classic flavors over flashy finishes, you’ll feel right at home here. Pour one, listen in, and then tell us: which Yellowstone expression has earned a permanent spot on your shelf?

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