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Rowan's Creek vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
On paper Rowan's Creek and Wild Turkey Longbranch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (100.1 vs. 86) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | 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 | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$35 – $45 ~$5 less |
- Rowan's Creek and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
- 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling with more proof behind it.
- 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).