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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Evan Williams Black Label
Wild Turkey Longbranch and Evan Williams Black Label are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$35 – $45 vs. ~$14 – $18).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$14 – $18 ~$24 less |
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).