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Russell’s Reserve 15 Year vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 15 Year and Wild Turkey Longbranch reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 15 Year | 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 | 15 years | 8 years |
| Proof | 117.2 proof (58.6% ABV) +31 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$250 – $400 | ~$35 – $45 ~$285 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Russell’s Reserve 15 Year and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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 15 Year
One of my favorites.
Wild Turkey Longbranch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 15 Year Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/5 oak: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Russell’s Reserve 15 Year: The oldest regular Russell's Reserve, at barrel proof. Fifteen years in Camp Nelson rickhouses push it toward old oak, leather and dried fruit over the usual Turkey spice.
- 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 15 Year if you want a very old, oak-heavy Wild Turkey for slow sipping with significantly more proof behind it and 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 15 Year); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).