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Wild Turkey 101 vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Put Wild Turkey 101 next to Wild Turkey Longbranch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +15 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 ~$13 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/4 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
- 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 Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).