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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and Jack Daniel’s 14 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 14 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +40 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$160 less | ~$150 – $250 |
| 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.
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
oak 5/9 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
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 Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).