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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Put Kentucky Owl Batch 12 next to Wild Turkey Longbranch and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +30 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$35 – $45 ~$310 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).