Wild Turkey Longbranch

I enjoy this bourbon. Quite spicy and drinks above its proof. Definite vanilla on the nose with a bit of nice oak. Finish is spicy and quite satisfying. At a quality price point I recommend on your shelf as it’s a nice 2nd step for new bourbon drinkers or experienced ones that just want something proofed down a bit without sacrificing taste. Recommended.

This will be my shortest review ever... Not a lot going on with this one. Not bad, not great. Very light. 2.75 because there was nothing horrible about it. But I only give 3 stars and above to bottles I'd consider buying. I won't be buying this one. Added 8/25/23: After reading some reviews, as well as the Expert review here, I feel like I need to give this a second chance. I like "smokey" bourbon, and this sounds like it should (should have) hit that note. My original review above, was from a single pour at a restaurant. Wonder how a full bottle would fare... stay tuned. By the way... Where are the reviewers, who are placing this at a higher price point than 101 and Rare Breed — spending $40 or more — buying their bottles? I can grab this for under $30 where I am.

LONGBRANCH (REVISITED) *NOSE: Light Barnyard Funk, Cedar & Oak Spice, Orange Peel, Leather. *NEAT: Light. Front of Palate is Vanilla & Cotton Candy. Mid-Palate is Wood Spice. Back of the Tongue is Cinnamon & Black Pepper with a light Tannic Coating. *SPLASH: With a splash the Nose gets a hint of Floral, but it mutes the Palate way too much, and ice just kills it all around. Due to its delicate profile, I recommend Neat only. *VERDICT: Not as good as I remember. Definitely a decent neat sipping Bourbon, but not bold enough to stand up to ice or cocktails. For the same dollars, go with Knob Creek and it’s higher proof. It’s just as good (if not slightly better) and a workhorse you can enjoy multiple ways.

Great nose, just alright mouth and finish

Carmel, Smokey, smooth not so sweet