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Wild Turkey Longbranch Review + Tasting Notes

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Bourbon Review: Wild Turkey Longbranch

Wild Turkey Longbranch is a collaborative effort from master distillers of Wild Turkey, Eddie Russell, and the former creative director of the brand, Matthew McConaughey.

by Phil Dwyer
April 14, 2025

Phil Dwyer is a whisky enthusiast, YouTuber, and manager of The Whisky Shop Manchester, UK.

Tasting Notes:

About:

Wild Turkey Longbranch is a collaborative effort from master distillers of Wild Turkey, Eddie Russell, and the former creative director of the brand, Matthew McConaughey. This liquid brings together the home states of both men, Kentucky and Texas, with Wild Turkey providing an incredible platform of liquid and then being charcoal filtered using burnt down American white oak and Texas mesquite wood.

Appearance:

Golden

Nose:

Peanuts, banana bread, hazelnuts, sweet earthiness as a whole. This bourbon does have a Jack Daniel’s Old No.7 quality to it, which I like as a whole – but that statement could put some people off. It has all of this sweetness with a dry, oily, earthy approach to it that does help to balance everything out.

Palate:

Not a typical Wild Turkey product. This is less indulgent with the caramel, toffee, etc. Instead it leans into the rye element of the whisky, this could be down to both additional ageing, as well as that charcoal filtering process. Something a little more unusual is a sweetness that I typically associate with deli meats, like the soft sweetness of prosciutto and how that works well with honey.

Finish:

More sweetness here with banana, milk chocolate, a little bit of oak driven dryness, even something a little acidic that could be mistaken for lemon or lime, but could also be in relation to the charcoal filtering process, too.

Comments:

I like it. It isn’t my favourite bourbon, certainly not my favourite Wild Turkey product, but it is very well put together and offers something different to the regular consumer of Wild Turkey. Having the celebrity link, for once it doesn’t seem forced, it was also nice to hear about how involved Mr. McConaughey was with the batching of different blends, much for the better.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer's passion for whisky is undeniable. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil manages The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curates an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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