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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Put Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve next to Wild Turkey Longbranch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve | 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 | 9 years | 8 years |
| Proof | 120 proof (60% ABV) +34 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 less |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: The same nine-year Knob Creek juice bottled from a single barrel at 120 proof, and the extra strength suits it. Everything the standard bottling does, turned up — with the barrel-to-barrel variation that comes with the format.
- 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 Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).