“Alright, alright, alright”. Matthew McConaughey and Wild Turkey launch new bourbon, Longbranch.
One of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men, Matthew McConaughey, and Master Distiller, Eddie Russell, have teamed up to create Wild Turkey’s new bourbon, Longbranch. The rare small-batch bourbon reveals flavours of caramel, pear, and hints of citrus that round out the palate, with a buttery smooth texture. The crisp notes of gentle pepper and toasted oak then perfectly balance with the sweet aroma blends of vanilla and spices.
In creating their liquid gold, McConaughey and Russell spent countless hours sharing notes and accomplished a unique process that combines two separate charcoal filtration methods to give Longbranch a smooth and full finish. The first filtration process uses charcoal made from American White Oak and the second uses charcoal made from Texas Mesquite wood, giving the bourbon a subtle, smoky finish.
On the meaning behind Longbranch, Matthew McConaughey warmly recounts, “Longbranch, in its simplest form, is an extended hand, inviting a friend into your family.” “So, the branch that was extended to me from the Russells was a long one, one that reached from Kentucky to Texas and back again. I offered the Mesquite from my great state to add to their legendary Kentucky whiskey, and together we made Longbranch.”
Eddie Russell is currently unveiling Wild Turkey Longbranch across Australia in a series of intimate masterclasses and launches, including the recent event hosted at Craft & Co., in Melbourne. Five delectable dishes were served to complement Longbranch’s signature cocktails, including the Manhattan, Highball and the ultimate whisky classic, Old Fashioned.
Guests tucked into Scotch quail eggs, cold smoked tuna, wood-fired pinnacle beef short ribs and a special treat to conclude the evening – Valrhona chocolate mille feuille and spiced poached pear matched with Wild Turkey’s Masters Keep 1894, served neat. As a wise (and obscenely handsome) man once said; “Alright, alright, alright.”
