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Bulleit Bourbon vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Wild Turkey Longbranch reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% 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 | ~$25 – $32 ~$12 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch does 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).