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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Wild Turkey Longbranch and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (86 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | 4 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$16 – $22 ~$21 less |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 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.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke.
- Go with Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).