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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Wild Turkey Longbranch and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$50 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) do not publish an official mash bill.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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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).