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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to Wild Turkey Longbranch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +28 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$9 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/4 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
- 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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).