In total, this reminds me of some of the older bottlings of 101 I have tried, or perhaps the lower proof 17 year Master’s Keepexpression. This unique process results in an extraordinarily balanced and smooth sipping whiskey with subtle hints of smoky sweetness. With Water: Several drops of water initially amps up the nose tickle, so give it a rest in the glass. Of course I'm open to being proved wrong on this sweeping generalisation of mine so I'm going to try and broaden my bourbon and rye horizons over the next while and see if there is anything out there that really will float my boat. Having not tasted the original, unaltered bottle of Longbranch, it’s hard for me to say whether the experiment was a success.

It's pretty well balanced, sweet, fresh and just enough spice to make it worth going back for another sip. With a sweet and smokey profile, Wild Turkey Longbranch is a versatile expression that can be enjoyed neat or in a cocktail. Had I known about the celebrity connection I probably would not have purchased this bottle, given the gimmick status if so many other hollywood-connected liquors, and that would have been a tragedy. What if Kentucky took a roadtrip to Texas and introduced its very own small batch bourbon to some Texas mesquite.Born and raised in Chicago Matt spent the last decade hunting the unattainable only to find the beauty in the everyday affordable Bourbons you can readily find. Made using Wild Turkey bourbon aged for eight years, Longbranch is a collaboration between Wild Turkey’s Master Distiller Eddie Russell and the brand’s Creative Director, award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey. CA Prop 65 Warning: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine, sand other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. Barbecue fans will be familiar with the flavor of mesquite smoked meats, which is definitely a departure from oak. A full-bodied and balanced bourbon, at once fresh, sweet and smoky, with a rich and rounded mouthfeel, Longbranch is a collaborative effort between Wild Turkey Master Distiller Eddie Russell and the brand's Creative Director – award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey.

To produce this Whiskey they take 8 year aged Wild Turkey Bourbon and filter it using Charcoal made from Kentucky White Oak and Texas Mesquite.

What if those two became best friends in a bottle – a small batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon, refined with American Oak and mesquite charcoals. The unique filtration method deepens the flavour and complexity of the whiskey, giving this eight-year-old Wild Turkey bourbon notes of smoky sweetness.