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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs David Nicholson Reserve
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and David Nicholson Reserve is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (86 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | David Nicholson Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional 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 | ~$30 – $40 ~$5 less |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and David Nicholson Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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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David Nicholson Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch David Nicholson Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
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 Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve).