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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).