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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and Old Forester 1870 Original Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| 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
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Old Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
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 Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).