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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Wild Turkey Longbranch and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | 4 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$40 – $45 |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch does 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).