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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Wild Turkey Longbranch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (100 vs. 86).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | 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 | 4 years | 8 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$21 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
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).