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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Wild Turkey Longbranch and Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$23 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 3/7 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).