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Ancient Age vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Put Ancient Age next to Wild Turkey Longbranch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ancient Age | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 86 proof (43% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$24 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- Ancient Age and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Ancient Age Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Ancient Age 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
oak 3/5 oak: Ancient Age 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Ancient Age 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Ancient Age: The bottom rung of the Buffalo Trace ladder and priced accordingly. Thin and simple at 80 proof, but it is recognisably the Mash Bill #2 recipe and it does its job in a highball without complaint.
- Wild Turkey Longbranch: Eight-year Wild Turkey filtered through American oak charcoal and then Texas mesquite charcoal. It is softer and sweeter than the usual Turkey, with honey and orange and a faint smoke.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ancient Age if you want the cheapest honest mixer in the lineup and you are not drinking it neat.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball (Ancient Age); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).