Wild Turkey Longbranch

Belated. Abbreviated notes: Pleasantly surprised. Light and dimple, but nothing off or challenging. May share equal dna with Canadian whiskey as it does with bourbon, but a very enjoyable sipper. Nothing off there or really noticeable from the mesquite.

Very smooth, nice mouthfeel medium length of finish.

Very smooth. Mild oak. No vanilla

Very smooth. Nothing extraordinary going on but very well balanced. Would take this over other common things like Makers any day.

43% abv Nose: sweet and inviting. Hints of charred oak, vanilla, dark chocolate, maple syrup and cinnamon with a bit of bbq smoky sweetness in the back (likely from the mesquite “refining”) Taste: initially quite light, creamy and almost fruity, but quickly develops into sweet vanilla and light sugary toffee followed by drying dark chocolate and roasted dark coffee bean. A slight but pleasant bite at the tail end. Finish: medium with hints of light salted caramel, vanilla, cocoa and little bitterness and nutmeg. Value: $25-$35 USD. For the price I’d personally just reach for a bottle of 101 but I don’t regret this one-time purchase. Final thoughts: this is an interesting one certain to polarize fans of Wild Turkey. The lower proof chosen by actor Matthew McConaughey when crafting this bourbon was almost certainly to make it a sipping whiskey straight out of the bottle. In that respect they succeed, and the addition of some mesquite (or rather, “refined” mesquite, whatever that means) is a nice touch on the nose but offers little else than a nod to his home state of Texas. Perhaps at a higher abv this could have been a truly standout pour, but as is it’s more of a easy, pleasant sip with a little flair. Score. 3/5. Recommend trying or buying a bottle at a good price. Malt musing: “My off days I start drinking at noon...you don’t get to interrupt that.” - Matthew McConaughey, as “Cohle” in True Detective