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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Willett Pot Still Reserve and Wild Turkey Longbranch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (94 vs. 86).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | 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 | 94 proof (47% ABV) +8 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$35 – $45 ~$13 less |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Willett Pot Still Reserve: Famous first for the pot-still-shaped decanter and second for the whiskey, which is a fair ordering. Pleasant, sweet and fruit-leaning, with a good deal of the price attached to the glass.
- 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 Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).