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Woodford Reserve vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing Woodford Reserve and Wild Turkey Longbranch reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve | 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 | ~$35 – $42 | ~$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
Woodford Reserve
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
- 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 if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong.
- 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 (Woodford Reserve); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).