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Buffalo Trace vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey Longbranch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$28 – $35 vs. ~$35 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +4 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$9 less | ~$35 – $45 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Buffalo Trace and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Buffalo Trace
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Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
- 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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).