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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs W.L. Weller 12 Year
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and W.L. Weller 12 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | W.L. Weller 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | 12 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$85 less | ~$70 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and W.L. Weller 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch W.L. Weller 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 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.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
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 W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year).