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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
On paper Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and Wild Turkey Longbranch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$60 – $80 vs. ~$35 – $45) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | 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 | 94 proof (47% ABV) +8 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$35 – $45 ~$30 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/5 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
- 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 Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon with slightly more proof behind it.
- 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, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).