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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Put Woodford Reserve Double Oaked next to Wild Turkey Longbranch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) +4 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$35 – $45 ~$16 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
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/5 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
- 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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
- 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 (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).