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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and Jack Daniel’s Bonded is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (86 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 4 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$30 – $38 ~$6 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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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).