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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and Russell’s Reserve 15 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Russell’s Reserve 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 15 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 117.2 proof (58.6% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$285 less | ~$250 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and Russell’s Reserve 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
One of my favorites.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/9 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 9 out of 10
heat 3/7 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 15 Year: The oldest regular Russell's Reserve, at barrel proof. Fifteen years in Camp Nelson rickhouses push it toward old oak, leather and dried fruit over the usual Turkey spice.
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 Russell’s Reserve 15 Year if you want a very old, oak-heavy Wild Turkey for slow sipping with significantly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat (Russell’s Reserve 15 Year).