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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Stagg
Put Wild Turkey Longbranch next to Stagg and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +44 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$55 less | ~$70 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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 Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/10 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 5/9 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat (Stagg).