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Four Roses Bourbon vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing Four Roses Bourbon and Wild Turkey Longbranch reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 86 proof (43% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$15 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
Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/5 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).