![]() ![]() Method: stir ingredients over ice, then strain in a smoking decanter. ![]() Shake with plenty of ice and double strain over new, cubed ice into a rocks glass. Wild Turkey has come up with bourbon cocktail recipes of its own, to give you some ideas. I did try it with some awesome Q Kola, though, in the interests of research, and they made a fantastic combination. While I can see that this mix of smoke and sweet will make Longbranch an ideal cocktail component, to me it’s going to be a first-rate sipper. It strikes me as the kind of bourbon you’d give to someone who says ‘I don’t like bourbon’, but one sip and they’d then say: ‘Actually, I quite like this….’ This time the sweetness is buttery rich, with honey, smoke and spice… and all things nice. On the palate it’s every bit as delicious as the nose promises. The bourbon is a lovely rich golden color and on the nose is a mix of honey/maple syrup sweetness, vanilla from the oak, a hint of nutmeg and spices, and some subtle smokiness from the mesquite. ![]() It looks great on the shelf, feels good in the hand, and is a pleasure to pour from… especially once you’ve tasted it and know what you’re pouring! It comes in at 43% ABV and is in a solid and chunky bottle of heavy glass with some text embossed on the front. Matthew McConaughey and Eddie Russell Tasting Longbranch BourbonĪll I can say is: lucky friends. The actor recently sent some to a few of his celebrity friends including Ed Helms, Amy Schumer, chef Jess Pryles, Maren Morris, Joe Jonas, and Leon Bridges. This 8-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon is filtered through both Texas Mesquite and American Oak charcoals, and is 75% corn, 13% rye, and 12% malted barley. Looking back on it and checking the dates, the first batch of Matthew McConaughey’s bourbon would already have been maturing for four years when I was there. I’ve been lucky enough to visit the Wild Turkey distillery while on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail – and yes, I did see some real wild turkeys on the drive to get there. Matthew McConaughey’s bourbon, Longbranch, is created by Wild Turkey’s Master Distiller Eddie Russell, and its smooth yet smoky taste is ideal for cocktails. ![]()
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