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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Four Roses Small Batch
Wild Turkey Longbranch and Four Roses Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$32 – $38 ~$5 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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Four Roses Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/6 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 Four Roses Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).