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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs George T. Stagg
Put Wild Turkey Longbranch next to George T. Stagg and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +57 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$435 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/10 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 5/9 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat (George T. Stagg).