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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing Old Forester 1870 Original Batch and Wild Turkey Longbranch reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +4 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 less |
- 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
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/5 fruit: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Old Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
- 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 Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series.
- 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, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).