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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Put Elijah Craig Barrel Proof next to Wild Turkey Longbranch and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig 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 | 12 years | 8 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +38 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$35 – $45 ~$45 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
oak 9/5 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself 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 (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).