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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Wild Turkey Longbranch reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 8 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +29 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$35 – $45 ~$38 less |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).