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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Maker’s Mark 46
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and Maker’s Mark 46 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$38 – $45 |
- 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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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).