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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Wild Turkey Longbranch reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | 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 | 116 proof (58% ABV) +30 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 less |
- 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 Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Wild Turkey Longbranch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
spice 8/4 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
- 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 Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).