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Yellowstone Select vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing Yellowstone Select and Wild Turkey Longbranch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (93 vs. 86).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | 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 | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +7 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$35 – $45 ~$5 less |
- Yellowstone Select and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Yellowstone Select
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
- 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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).