Tasting Notes

Wild Turkey Longbranch is an 8-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon refined with Texas mesquite and oak charcoals, a collaboration between Wild Turkey’s Master Distiller Eddie Russell and actor Matthew McConaughey. The nose opens with gentle aromas of vanilla, caramel, and toffee layered with a touch of smoke, spice, and citrus peel. On the palate, it is smooth and approachable, offering flavors of honey, sweet oak, roasted nuts, and mild spice, balanced by hints of charred wood and orange zest. The mesquite refinement adds a subtle smoky-sweet undertone without overpowering the classic Wild Turkey profile. The finish is medium to long, with lingering caramel, toasted oak, and a whisper of smoke.

Food Pairings

Starter Smoked almonds or prosciutto with melon, complementing the bourbon’s sweetness and light smoke.

Main Course Barbecue chicken or grilled pork chops, where the mesquite influence enhances the smoky, savory notes.

Cheese Mild cheddar or Havarti, harmonizing with the bourbon’s smooth and easygoing profile.

Dessert Pecan pie or vanilla bean ice cream, echoing the caramel, honey, and toasted oak sweetness.