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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Wild Turkey Longbranch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$85 – $100 vs. ~$35 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | 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 | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$35 – $45 ~$53 less |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate with more proof behind it.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).