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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Put Wild Turkey Longbranch next to Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$310 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).