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Zackariah Harris vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Zackariah Harris and Wild Turkey Longbranch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$13 – $22 vs. ~$35 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | 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 | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 86 proof (43% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$23 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- Zackariah Harris and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/5 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
oak 3/5 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).