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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs 1792 Small Batch
Wild Turkey Longbranch and 1792 Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$26 – $34 ~$10 less |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Wild Turkey Longbranch
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).