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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/8 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
spice 4/8 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
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.
- Go with Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).