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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Put New Riff Bottled-in-Bond next to Wild Turkey Longbranch and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 8 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 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
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/4 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
sweetness 4/7 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
- 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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery with 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).