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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Uncle Nearest 1856
On paper Wild Turkey Longbranch and Uncle Nearest 1856 are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (86 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Uncle Nearest 1856 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$23 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and Uncle Nearest 1856 do not publish an official mash bill.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 Uncle Nearest 1856
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 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.
- Uncle Nearest 1856: Named for Nathan 'Nearest' Green, the enslaved distiller who taught Jack Daniel, and now backed by the brand's own distillery in Shelbyville. Sweet and maple-leaning with the charcoal-mellowed softness of the style.
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.
- Go with Uncle Nearest 1856 if you want a sweet, maple-forward Tennessee whiskey with a story worth knowing behind it with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856).