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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Wild Turkey Longbranch and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +28 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$45 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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 Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).