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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Rowan's Creek
On paper Wild Turkey Longbranch and Rowan's Creek are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (86 vs. 100.1) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$5 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).