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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Elijah Craig Small Batch
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and Elijah Craig Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (86 vs. 94).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Elijah Craig Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$28 – $35 ~$9 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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Elijah Craig Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Elijah Craig Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
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 Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch).