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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Put Wild Turkey Longbranch next to Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 12 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +38 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$45 less | ~$70 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch does 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 5/9 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).