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Jim Beam Black vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Put Jim Beam Black next to Wild Turkey Longbranch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jim Beam Black | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | 8 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$15 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- Jim Beam Black and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jim Beam Black
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Flavor Profile
Jim Beam Black Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 6/2 nuttiness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
- 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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).