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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
On paper Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Wild Turkey Longbranch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$28 – $36 vs. ~$35 – $45) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 86 proof (43% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$8 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
- 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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).