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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
On paper Wild Turkey Longbranch and Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (86 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$15 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).