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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
On paper Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Wild Turkey Longbranch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (91.4 vs. 86) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +5 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 less |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
- 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 Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).