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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing Maker’s Mark 46 and Wild Turkey Longbranch reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) +8 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 | ~$35 – $45 |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).