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Matthew McConaughey now works for Wild Turkey, which means I may need to drink Wild Turkey

By Mrs. Tyler Thompson | August 1, 2016 | 11:00am |

Bourbon has been booming for the past several years, and today, Kentucky’s best export just got even cooler with the news that Matthew McConaughey has signed on as Creative Director for Wild Turkey. The Academy Award winning actor will work both behind and in front of the camera for Wild Turkey, starting with this six-minute short film in which he walks along the Kentucky river and tours the Wild Turkey distillery:

McConaughey drinking bourbon in the Bluegrass? Alright, alright, alright.

(Oh, come on. You knew it was coming.)

Article written by Mrs. Tyler Thompson

No, I will not make you a sandwich, but you can follow me on Twitter @MrsTylerKSR or email me.

5 Comments for Matthew McConaughey now works for Wild Turkey, which means I may need to drink Wild Turkey



  1. ukcatntn
    11:25 am August 1, 2016 Permalink

    WT is great stuff. No muss, no fuss. Just a great product. Hopefully this will be a good thing for the product.



  2. ukblue22
    12:18 pm August 1, 2016 Permalink

    And Mila Kunis reps Jim Beam. Kentucky Bourbon has made the big time.



  3. runningunnin.454
    12:50 pm August 1, 2016 Permalink

    WILD TURKEY is always a good choice.,,,Lawrenceburg’s own.



  4. Big Kat
    12:52 pm August 1, 2016 Permalink

    Great distillery. Great, cheap bourbon. 101 is a steal at about $25.



  5. satcheluk
    2:32 pm August 2, 2016 Permalink

    You know what I like about high school girls? I keep getting older and they keep staying the same age.