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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Put Wild Turkey Longbranch next to Smooth Ambler Old Scout and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Smooth Ambler Old Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 5 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$5 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 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.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout).