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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and W.L. Weller Special Reserve 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 Special Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$5 less | ~$30 – $60 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and W.L. Weller Special Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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 Special Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
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 slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve).