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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Wild Turkey Longbranch and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$42 less | ~$78 – $85 |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 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.
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength: A barrel-strength wheater from the veteran-founded Horse Soldier brand. Brown sugar and toasted oak lead, baking spice and heat follow, and a splash of water pulls out darker fruit.
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.
- Go with Horse Soldier Barrel Strength if you want a big, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with plenty of brown sugar and warmth with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).