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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Put Wild Turkey Longbranch next to New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 4 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 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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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/9 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/4 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).