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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Put Wild Turkey Longbranch next to Old Grand-Dad 114 and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +28 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$28 – $35 ~$9 less |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/9 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 3/8 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 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.
- Old Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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 Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).