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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Wild Turkey Longbranch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 13 years | 8 years |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +38 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$35 – $45 ~$210 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own 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 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak 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 significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).