Green River Straight Kentucky Bourbon - Tasting Video
Green River Straight Kentucky Bourbon - Tasting Video

Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon

$109.00
Overview

Voted Kentucky Distillery of the Year in 2022 by the New York International Spirits Competition

Green River Kentucky Straight Bourbon is made at Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, Kentucky, one of the oldest bourbon towns going. High rye mash bill, aged onsite in some of the state's oldest warehouses, bottled at 90 proof. Rich, golden-amber pour with a spice- and vanilla-forward flavour. Solid, no-nonsense bourbon at a fair price.

Product Details

    Attribute | Detail
    Brand | Green River
    Producer | Green River Distilling Co.
    Country / Region | USA, Owensboro, Kentucky
    Style | Kentucky Straight Bourbon
    Mash Bill | 70% corn, 21% rye, 9% malted barley
    Age Statement | NAS
    ABV | 45% (90 proof)
    Cask Type | New charred American oak barrels
    Bottle Size | 750ml
    Release Type | Core range

      Tasting Notes

      • Taste: warming spice, vanilla, caramel and chocolate-coated peppermint, with cinnamon, dried cherry and a touch of light leather.
      • Appearance: rich, golden amber colour.
      • Finish: lingering, with a rich mouthfeel.

      What sets this bottle apart

      • High rye mash bill for extra spice over your standard bourbon
      • Aged in some of the oldest rickhouses in Kentucky
      • Made with locally grown corn, distilled and bottled onsite in Owensboro
      • Golden amber colour with a rich, lingering finish
      • Works neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail

      Distillery Information

      Green River Distilling Co. sits on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in Owensboro, one of the historic homes of American whiskey. The Green River name goes back to the 1880s, with the brand picking up gold medals and best of show honours at international expos in Paris and Liege well over a century ago. This bottle carries that legacy forward, distilled and aged onsite the traditional way.

      Who this bottle is for

      • Bourbon drinkers who want more rye spice without going full rye whiskey
      • Anyone after a solid, everyday sipper that still has some depth
      • Fans of Kentucky bourbon with a bit of history behind the label
      • Cocktail drinkers who want a bourbon that holds its own mixed

      How to enjoy

      • Good neat or on the rocks
      • Holds up well in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan
      • No need to overthink it, just pour and go

      Why we curate it

      Green River is a proper Kentucky bourbon with a high rye kick and real history behind it. Spice, vanilla and a bit of chocolate mint, all at a price that doesn't sting. Easy pick whether you're new to bourbon or just want something reliable on the shelf.

      Tasting Notes

      Classification: Bourbon
      Country: USA
      Region: Kentucky
      Distillers: Green River Distilling Co.
      Owner: Pritzker Private Capital (PPC)
      Age: 5 Years +
      AVB: 45%
      Size: 750ml
      Mashbill: 70% corn, 21% winter rye and 9% malted barley