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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Wild Turkey 81
On paper Wild Turkey Longbranch and Wild Turkey 81 are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$35 – $45 vs. ~$20 – $25) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) +5 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$20 – $25 ~$18 less |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Wild Turkey 81
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/3 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
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 Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).