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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Wild Turkey Longbranch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | 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 | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +44 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$35 – $45 ~$98 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Wild Turkey Longbranch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 6/2 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon 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 and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).