Wild Turkey Longbranch

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Neat in a Glencairn. Nose: Cinnamon, vanilla, citrus peel, tobacco and a light floral note. The famous WT barnyard funk is there, way in the background, but only if you know to look for it. Palate: Big honey vanilla sweetness on entry that transitions quickly to a peppery mid-palate. Short, slightly drying astringent wood heavy finish. Leaves a tingly coating of citrus, mint and wood. Despite loving the Rare Breed from the get-go, WT101 was an acquired taste for me. It took several cracks at it and varying levels of dilution. Now it's one of my favorites. This I liked right from the start. Perhaps this bourbon is intended to be a gateway to WT's other bourbons for those new to whiskey. If so, I think they've hit the right notes. Where this one may struggle is price point. There is a glut of $30-$40 bourbons. When this bottle is gone, it's going to be hard for me to buy another one with curiosity no longer being a factor.

Ever wonder what Wild Turkey would taste like if the Russell family were from Tennessee instead of Kentucky? Here’s your huckleberry, if so, because the filtration through mesquite and oak charcoal here lends a certain Daniels-and-Dickel quality here - that light, sweet, summery quality. And, really, that’s what this is at its core as a bourbon - it’s a bourbon made for a porch swing on a late July evening. The Wild Turkey house style is present - sweet corn, baking spices, a pleasantly dry woodiness, cherry cola - but lighter. That’s not to say it’s not flavorful; far from it, but it is lighter in body and lacks the crackling, hot vibrancy of most other Wild Turkey bottlings. I found this for a bit under $40; not a bad price. I wouldn’t reach for this in January when the Wisconsin winter is howling around my house, but now that the days are long and the garden is nearly prepped for planting? I’ll take it.

Wild Turkey Longbranch Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Proof: 86 Age: NAS (8 Years) Mashbill: 75% corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Distillery: Wild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, KY Price: $35 - $40 Color: Dark Gold Nose: Mild aroma, light oak, cool vanilla, caramel, smallest hint of banana Palate: Sweet, creamy, exceptionally smooth, oak, cinnamon, mild rye spice Finish: Medium finish, dry, cinnamon and spice trails to the end, initial heat that dissipates quickly, oak Personal Rating: 6.5/10 Notes: Alright, alright, alright folks, Longbranch is here. Surprisingly enough, I’ve seen more hate on #Longbranch in the Bourbon Community than love. However, it seems to all be geared toward the marketing and involvement with McConaughey rather than overall flavor. That being said, I don’t see a point in arguing about it, I just want to focus on the pour. Essentially what we have here is Wild Turkey’s flavor profile toned down to be more approachable for those who don’t normally drink whiskey. If that was In fact Wild Turkey’s goal, I think Loangbranch is a great success. It has many of the individual notes that the experienced drinker enjoys, but less heat and spiciness that can make some apprehensive to enjoy a whiskey. One thing that I really enjoy about this bourbon is it is more oak forward that Wild Turkey’s usual offering...I do love me some woodsy flavors. The price range is exactly what it should be as well, $35 - $40 makes this easily accessible for pretty much anyone. I think that drinking this neat is the way to go. There isn’t much in the way of heat that it needs a splash of water to open anything up and there is enough balance and complexity to make this enjoyable for seasoned veterans and newcomers alike. Grab a bottle, especially if you or someone you know is new to bourbon drinking

This was good... not yet released in ky as if derby 2018

Cowboy Whiskey anyone?