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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$25 – $35 ~$10 less |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 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.
- David Nicholson 1843: A long-running wheated label at 100 proof. Smooth vanilla and caramel with a soft, bready body and a touch more spice than you would expect from a wheater.
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 David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).