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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Bulleit Bourbon
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and Bulleit Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$25 – $32 ~$12 less |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch does 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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Bulleit Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).