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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Wild Turkey Longbranch and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$35 – $45 vs. ~$90 – $130).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$70 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).