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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Wild Turkey Longbranch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$55 – $65 vs. ~$35 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | 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 | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) +4 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$35 – $45 ~$20 less |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).